brackish

adjective
UK: /ˈbræk.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈbræk.ɪʃ/

  1. Slightly salty water; more salty than fresh water, but not as salty as sea water.

    1. The river water is brackish near the sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coastal lagoon was filled with brackish water, supporting unique plant life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

salty briny

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "brackish" is /ˈbræk.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈbræk.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brackish": salty, briny.

Example usage of "brackish": "The river water is brackish near the sea.". More examples on the page.