sea salt

noun

1. table salt produced through the evaporation of seawater.

sea salt

noun

1. salt obtained by evaporation of sea water

sea salt

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea salt¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

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

It’s then finished off with sliced persimmon, thyme leaves, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

From Salon

That layer is then generously coated in apple butter and adorned with sliced apples, sliced almonds and flaky sea salt.

From Salon

“The artisan butter scene is alive and our whey butter, all natural, sustainably sourced and no ingredients except whey cream and sometimes sea salt, brings about the perfect adventure in flavor and textural mouthfeel sensation,” the brand said, adding that its whey butter “offers a more delicate texture for spreading and improved crumb integrity in baked goods, lending itself to extra-special kitchen creations.”

From Salon

My lunch selection probably didn’t help my field cred: a can of Diet 7-Up, $7 beef jerky, mixed nuts with sea salt.

From Los Angeles Times