brine

noun

ˈbrīn How to pronounce brine (audio)
Definition of brinenext
as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine

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Recent Examples of brine The fish, a type of herring often sold tinned (usually in oil, brine, water, or sauce), contain a variety of nutrients. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Another signature drink is the CC Martini, vodka-based with black peppercorn and olive brine, and primed to pair well with the chips-and-caviar snack from Rodriguez’s menu. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Dips Try mixing some sauerkraut and a dash of its brine into cold dips, such as onion dip, hummus, and tzatziki. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 Add the lime juice and pickle brine, and mash with a fork until relatively smooth. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brine
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  1. sea
  2. ocean
Noun
  • Already postponed 24 hours, the invasion proceeded in the face of rough seas, strong winds, and low visibility in order to seize a small window in time of enormous consequence.
    — Marc E. Andersen, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Once alkaline water mixes into the sea, modeling becomes unavoidable.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sea
Noun
  • Microplastics have been found in the ocean, air, food and water, as well as a range of human tissues.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ocean

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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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