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

With five sea salt caramels and five pistachio-filled chocolates, the 10-piece exclusives collection is another great choice.

From Salon

A pinch of sea salt in a sweet bowl doesn’t just make it taste “better”—it deepens everything, sharpens the butter, brightens the fruit, makes the brown sugar taste like caramel instead of syrup.

From Salon

Think clusters of honeyed oats, a handful of nuts, a whisper of cinnamon or maple, a pinch of sea salt.

From Salon

Toss them on a parchment-lined sheet, drizzle with a bit of butter, and dust with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt.

From Salon

For snacks, I graze rather than feast: dried apricots, dates with almond butter and sea salt, cucumber rolled with herby cream cheese and lunch meat.

From Salon