BRINY Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

briny

adjective

ˈbrī-nē

Definition of briny

as in salt

of, relating to, or containing salt a briny liquid that is often used to make pickles

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Recent Examples of briny Clams, sausage, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, butter, white wine and bright lemon steam together inside foil packets until smoky, briny and deeply flavorful. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 The martini is finished with three Castelvetrano olives stuffed with caviar, adding a luxurious burst of briny flavor that complements the cocktail’s crisp, elegant profile. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Another must-visit is La Martinière, an Île de Ré ice cream institution, which pays homage to local harvests with flavors like potato and oysters with seaweed praline (creamy, briny, and strange, but worth a taste), plus crowd pleasers like caramel with fleur de sel (sea salt). — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for briny

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salt

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Why Baking Soda Works on Weeds The reason baking soda is effective in killing weeds is that one of its major ingredients is salt.

— David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026

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