salty

Example Sentences

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At first glance, it looks like a neon-lit airport sundry store with a refrigerator case of soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer and rows of candy and salty snacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They’re bright, punchy and just a little salty around the edges.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"You can grate it, it's salty, it has a nice texture, it can be added to pasta. And it's just really cool to see… the fermentation can help it become delicious."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Regular consumption of high-sodium foods can reduce sensitivity to salty flavors, leading some people to prefer stronger levels of saltiness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

"I—I thought salty water would taste nice, since food usually tastes better with salt," I sputter.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman