salty
adjective6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.8
salty water9.0
General term for water with a high concentration of dissolved salts.
salty taste8.5
Refers to the basic taste quality produced by the presence of salt.
salty snack8.0
Refers to snack foods that are savory rather than sweet, like chips or pretzels.
salty sea7.5
Refers specifically to the water of a sea or ocean.
Describes the overall sensory impression of food, which includes the salty taste.
salty tear6.5
Describes the taste of tears, which naturally contain salt.