slightly salty

Example Sentences

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For several months, the authorities had to take supplies from a river estuary where sea water mixes with fresh water, making tap water slightly salty.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

It’s slightly salty with a hint of grapefruit — the taste is far less sweet and more refreshing than its American counterpart.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2022

In my version, softened store-bought vanilla ice cream is spread over an easy, no-bake, slightly salty, pretzel crust.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2022

The touch of tang from the buttermilk is the perfect counterbalance to the incredible sweet, slightly salty dough.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2021

Sosie hugged her and Jennifer closed her eyes, inhaling the slightly salty smell of her hair.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray