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Definition of briny

briny

/ˈbraɪ.ni/
bri · ny
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• adjective

1

Having a high concentration of salt; consisting of, resembling, or tasting like brine or seawater.

Example

"The fresh oysters had a crisp, briny flavor that reminded us of the Atlantic coast."

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• noun

1

The sea or ocean (used with 'the' in informal or literary contexts).

Example

"The old sailor spent forty years out on the briny before retiring to a quiet coastal village."

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• Rhymes for briny

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from 'brine' (from Old English 'bryne', meaning salt liquor or sea water) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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