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

A few tips: I prefer using unsalted over salted butter since it lets me go crazy with the flaky sea salt, which adds a nice crunch to an otherwise soft snack.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Finish them off with flaky sea salt, then store them in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the outer chocolate shell has hardened.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Squares of focaccia, still plush in the center and flecked with rosemary and fat flakes of sea salt.

From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025

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

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 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