saltwater

noun
UK: /ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtər/
US: /ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtər/

  1. Water that contains salt, like the water in the sea or ocean.

    1. Many fish live in saltwater.
    2. The saltwater aquarium needs special equipment to keep the fish alive and healthy.

Synonyms

saline brine
saltwater adjective

  1. Living in or relating to saltwater.

    1. This is a saltwater fish.
    2. Saltwater crocodiles are much more dangerous than freshwater ones due their aggression.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "saltwater": saline, brine.

Example usage of "saltwater": "Many fish live in saltwater.". More examples on the page.