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saltwater

[sawlt-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈsɔltˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /




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Before starring in “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” actor Adam Scott was a self-described outcast making saltwater taffy on the Santa Cruz, Calif., boardwalk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Thailand’s freshwater caves are inland; the coastal caves are saltwater.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Sprawling across 7,190 square feet, the lavish abode also boasts a saltwater pool, a tennis court, a greenhouse, an antique barn, a treehouse, and other features.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

The unique conditions the process demanded -- pumping saltwater in and out to maintain a shallow depth -- were also the perfect environment for hungry wading birds.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The bathroom at the end of our corridor had two seawater showers, a saltwater tap, and three large galvanized metal buckets, which were used as bathtubs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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