Salty

usgb/ˈsɔːlti/
adjective

Having a taste similar to that of salt.

The seawater is salty.
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Often appears as...

  • salty sea
  • salty taste
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Taste Description

Use 'salty' to describe food or water, especially when comparing to the taste of pure salt.

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This soup is a bit too salty for my liking.
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Not Just Food

'Salty' can describe any experience reminiscent of salt's taste including air or smell near the ocean.

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The salty air of the beach is refreshing.
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