briny

adjective
UK: /ˈbraɪ.ni/
US: /ˈbraɪ.ni/

  1. Salty; of or relating to the sea or brine.

    1. The air was briny near the coast.
    2. We enjoyed the briny aroma as we walked along the shore, feeling refreshed.

Synonyms

salty oceanic marine
briny noun

  1. Water containing salt; brine.

    1. He soaked the meat in briny.
    2. The olives were preserved in a strong, briny solution to keep them fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "briny": salty, oceanic, marine.

Example usage of "briny": "The air was briny near the coast.". More examples on the page.