brine

noun
UK: /braɪn/
US: /braɪn/

  1. Water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt.

    1. They keep the pickles in brine to preserve them well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fish was preserved in brine, a practice common before refrigeration. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cure pickle saltwater
brine transitive-verb

  1. To preserve or treat food in brine.

    1. She will brine the chicken before cooking it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many chefs brine meats overnight to enhance their flavor and juiciness. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "brine": cure, pickle, saltwater.

Example usage of "brine": "They keep the pickles in brine to preserve them well.". More examples on the page.