adj
Uncommon
salted
Salted (adj) means having had salt added, especially as a seasoning or preservative. Example: “He preferred salted peanuts over the plain, unsalted kind.”
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Having had salt added, especially as a seasoning or preservative.
"He preferred salted peanuts over the plain, unsalted kind."
How to use salted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food that has salt added to it, either for taste or to help it keep longer.
Common pairings
salted butter
salted nuts
salted caramel
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What does “salted” mean?
The word “salted” means having had salt added, especially as a seasoning or preservative. In plain terms, describes food that has salt added to it, either for taste or to help it keep longer.
How do you use “salted” in a sentence?
Here is “salted” used in a sentence: “He preferred salted peanuts over the plain, unsalted kind.”
What part of speech is “salted”?
“Salted” is an adjective.
Is “salted” a common word?
“Salted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
