salt

noun
UK: /sɔːlt/
US: /sɔːlt/

  1. A white crystal substance, mainly sodium chloride, used for flavoring or preserving food.

    1. Please pass the salt to me it's important for my meal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recipe calls for a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the dish. [ ] [ ]

  2. A chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base.

    1. Epsom salt is often used for soothing sore muscles after exercise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chemist analyzed the unknown salt to determine its composition and properties. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

seasoning sodium chloride flavoring
salt verb

  1. To add salt to food for flavor.

    1. Don't forget to salt the potatoes before you bake it. [ ] [ ]
    2. He likes to salt his popcorn liberally before enjoying the movie. [ ] [ ]

  2. To preserve food with salt.

    1. They used to salt meat to keep it fresh for longer periods. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the past, fish was commonly salted to prevent spoilage during long voyages. [ ] [ ]
salt adjective

  1. A description for experienced sailors.

    1. He is salt of the earth that man helped me yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are the salt of the earth, always willing to lend a helping hand. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "salt" in English means: A white crystal substance, mainly sodium chloride, used for flavoring or preserving food., A chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base..

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

Synonyms for "salt": seasoning, sodium chloride, flavoring.

Example usage of "salt": "Please pass the salt to me it's important for my meal.". More examples on the page.