sea salt

American  

noun

1. table salt produced through the evaporation of seawater.

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sea salt British  

noun

1. salt obtained by evaporation of sea water

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sea salt Scientific  

1. Salt that is produced by the evaporation of sea water and that contains sodium chloride and trace elements such as sulfur, magnesium, zinc, potassium, calcium, and iron.

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Etymology

Origin of sea salt

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

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sea salt

Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

I was skeptical when I first came across a recipe for dates generously filled with slivers of butter, finished off with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Once all the slices are coated, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt and put them back in the freezer.

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026

Tempus even tucks in recipe cards, an apron, sea salt and scallop shells to make indulging as easy as can be.

From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025

It was a small cabin, with wooden clapboards blasted by the sun and sea salt air until they’d turned grayish brown.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce