Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

salt water

NOUN
water containing salt
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“That combination — high waves, high sea levels, high tides, and ... high rainfall will contribute to considerable coastal flooding, intrusion of salt water into the groundwater, and coastal erosion,” Merrifield said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The team also explored how the material performed in salt water, an especially demanding environment for battery systems.

From Science Daily Feb. 19, 2026

Their hands, arms and legs bore wounds caused by the salt water.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

It includes a small pool of fresh, unchlorinated water and another of specially formulated salt water, both deep enough for full submersion.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2025

“No way, Stef. For every sip of salt water, you pee two.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com