adj

saltwater

Saltwater (adj) means consisting of or living in water that contains salt, such as the sea, as opposed to fresh water. Example: “The aquarium had a separate tank for saltwater fish.”

adj

Consisting of or living in water that contains salt, such as the sea, as opposed to fresh water.

"The aquarium had a separate tank for saltwater fish."

How to use saltwater

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to seawater rather than the fresh water of rivers and lakes.

Common pairings

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of salt and water, used in English since the Middle Ages.

Antonyms

freshwater

Related words

aquatic freshwater

Rhymes for saltwater

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Frequently asked questions

What does “saltwater” mean?

The word “saltwater” means consisting of or living in water that contains salt, such as the sea, as opposed to fresh water. In plain terms, relating to seawater rather than the fresh water of rivers and lakes.

How do you use “saltwater” in a sentence?

Here is “saltwater” used in a sentence: “The aquarium had a separate tank for saltwater fish.”

What is the opposite of “saltwater”?

The opposite of “saltwater” — its antonyms — is freshwater.

What part of speech is “saltwater”?

“Saltwater” is an adjective.

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