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.”

adj

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 notes

In 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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Rhymes for salted

malted exalted

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Frequently asked questions

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.