brininess

Example Sentences

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They return at the end, bringing sweetness and a slight brininess that cuts through the richness of the sauce.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Lastly, the sliced black olives stand out to me against this Tex-Mex backdrop, and the brininess they bring makes them a must in any layer dip I make.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2022

It's light and herby, and you get a little brininess from the capers.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2021

The oceanic liquor pops up in an array of papaya salads, many studded with salted or preserved sea creatures, leaning into brininess.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2019

He smelled of salt and the brininess of the deep sea.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook