saltwater
adjective
salt·wa·ter
| \ ˈsȯlt-ˌwȯ-tər
, -ˌwä-\
, -ˌwä-\
Definition of saltwater
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: consisting of or containing salt water
saltwater lagoons a saltwater solution
— compare freshwater
2
: living in or taken from salt water
saltwater fish saltwater pearls
3
: relating to, associated with, or suitable for salt water
a saltwater rod saltwater tales
salt water
noun
variants:
or less commonly saltwater
Definition of salt water (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: water to which salt (as sodium chloride) has been added
flush the wound with salt water We think all turkeys are improved by brining (soaking in salt water), but it's a cumbersome task that few holiday schedules can accommodate. — Gourmet
2
: water (as of the ocean) that naturally contains a significant amount of salt : seawater
This deck shoe uses a patented leather that's virtually immune to salt water.— Michael Verdon
also
: a body of salt water
We hiked on, finally reaching the island's highest point, a lookout with sweeping views far out across the salt water. — Wendy Williams
— compare fresh water
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saltwater
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of saltwater
: of, relating to, or living in salt water
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saltwater
adjective
salt·wa·ter
| \ ˈsȯlt-ˌwȯ-tər
, -ˌwä-\
, -ˌwä-\
Kids Definition of saltwater
: relating to or living in salt water
a saltwater fish
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