slightly salty

Example Sentences

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I don’t smoke mine after curing — I prefer the mild, silky, slightly salty result as is.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

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

California also hosts about 20 brackish water plants which can desalinate slightly salty water from rivers, aqueducts and other sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 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

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray