briny

adjective

ˈbrī-nē How to pronounce briny (audio)
brinier; briniest
Synonyms of briny
: of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea : salty
brininess noun

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oysters with a briny flavor
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Paired with peppery arugula and briny feta, the charred melon becomes the centerpiece in a salad that balances sweet, salty and savory notes in every bite. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 The trick to this recipe is soaking the lobster meat in the cooled cooking liquid to give it an extra burst of flavor and to rinse away any residue from the surface, leaving nothing behind but sweet, briny lobster meat. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Instead, the culinary team reworked the dressing into a richer, creamier dill ranch designed to mellow the burger’s sharp briny flavors while still letting the pickles shine. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 My appetizer at meals is a briny mix of one part apple-cider vinegar to seven parts water, intended to aid digestion. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briny

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First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briny was in 1581

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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briny. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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briny

adjective
ˈbrī-nē How to pronounce briny (audio)
brinier; briniest
: of, relating to, or resembling salt water : salty
brininess noun
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