noun Uncommon

sal

Sal (noun) means an old or informal word for salt. Example: “The recipe calls for a pinch of sal.”

noun

An old or informal word for salt.

"The recipe calls for a pinch of sal."

A large hardwood tree native to South Asia, prized for its timber and resin.

"The temple was built from sal wood."

How to use sal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an old word for salt, or an Indian hardwood tree, depending on context.

sals plural

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From Latin sal, "salt" — a doublet of the English word "salt" itself.

Origin: Latin

What does “sal” mean?

The word “sal” means an old or informal word for salt. In plain terms, either an old word for salt, or an Indian hardwood tree, depending on context.

How do you pronounce “sal”?

“Sal” is pronounced sal (/sæl/ in IPA).

How do you use “sal” in a sentence?

Here is “sal” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for a pinch of sal.”

What part of speech is “sal”?

“Sal” is a noun.

Where does the word “sal” come from?

The word “sal” comes from Latin. From Latin sal, "salt" — a doublet of the English word "salt" itself.

Is “sal” a common word?

“Sal” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sal” have?

“Sal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old or informal word for salt.