salt pan

noun

: an undrained natural depression in which water gathers and leaves a deposit of salt on evaporation

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As the moon rose, Mugibelo gestured out to the salt pans behind us. — AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025 Burtynsky is best known for aerial shots of dramatic landscapes scarred by agriculture and industry, from copper mines to salt pans. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 30 June 2025 Much of the southern tip of the island is occupied by its colorful salt pans, and on the southeastern side of the island, Sorobon Beach draws kitesurfers. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 Carbon offsets were achieved through the reforestation of the Nhamabwe salt pan with indigenous mangroves from the lodge’s own nursery. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salt pan

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of salt pan was in the 15th century

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“Salt pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salt%20pan. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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salt pan

noun
: an undrained natural depression in which water gathers and leaves a deposit of salt on evaporation

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