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Definition of brine

brine

/bɹaɪn/
brine
Plural:brines
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Adjective:briny
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Past Simple:brined
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Past Participle:brined
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Present Participle:brining
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brine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt, used especially for preserving, pickling, or seasoning food.

Example

"The cucumbers were soaked in a seasoned brine of water, kosher salt, garlic, and fresh dill."

2

The water of a sea or ocean, or the sea itself (often used in literary contexts).

Example

"The weathered fishing vessel pitched heavily through the foaming brine."

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• verb

1

To soak, treat, or preserve food in salted water before cooking or storing.

Example

"The chef decided to brine the turkey overnight so the meat would remain tender and flavorful during roasting."

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• Rhymes for brine

• Nearby Words

brimless
brimstone
brindle
brine
bring
bringer
brinjal

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English brīne, meaning 'salt water' or 'pickle', from Proto-Germanic *brīnōn, related to Middle Dutch brine and Middle Low German brīne.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brine
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