briny

adjective

ˈbrī-nē How to pronounce briny (audio)
brinier; briniest
Synonyms of briny
: of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea : salty
brininess noun

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oysters with a briny flavor
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Add a large handful of kosher salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Your oysters will be briny, your steak will come with frites, your half chicken will be golden and well-salted. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Potato Salad Since potato salads can be weighed down by mayonnaise, adding a little sauerkraut to the mix will bring a zip of briny flavor and crunch. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briny

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First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briny was in 1581

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briny

adjective
ˈbrī-nē How to pronounce briny (audio)
brinier; briniest
: of, relating to, or resembling salt water : salty
brininess noun
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