saltine

noun

sal·​tine sȯl-ˈtēn How to pronounce saltine (audio)
: a thin crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt

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The snack version of this tradition—a zesty, spruced up saltine—will light up any celebration. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Canned or jarred groceries will quickly reach a 40,000-pound limit, but corn chips or saltines may fill the 4,000-cubic-foot volume limit of a semitrailer before the weight limit is reached. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saltine

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First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saltine was in 1907

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“Saltine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltine. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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saltine

noun
sal·​tine sȯl-ˈtēn How to pronounce saltine (audio)
: a square crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt
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