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View synonyms for salted

salted

[ sawl-tid ]

adjective

  1. seasoned, cured, or otherwise treated with salt.


salted

/ ˈsɔːltɪd /

adjective

  1. seasoned, preserved, or treated with salt
  2. informal.
    experienced in an occupation


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Other Words From

  • un·salted adjective
  • well-salted adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of salted1

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; salt 1, -ed 3

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Example Sentences

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the string beans.

Gin and white vermouth shaken with salted pomegranate syrup, dappled with rosewater.

It is judiciously salted with a toasty herbal twist—more about comfort than culinary pyrotechnics.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water on the side.

For Stewed Brussels Sprouts Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and place a bowl of ice water to the side.

The celebrant sprinkled the victim with wine and salted cake, and made a symbolic gesture with the knife.

Those who had salted one thousand barrels one year would take three thousand the next.

“Coming in to be salted,” I corrected as the horses swerved and galloped toward the block.

Then again, beef, fresh or slightly salted, was absolutely prohibited; but he proposed to admit it at 8s.

The butter is not only of the best quality while fresh, but is also best for long-keeping, when properly cured or salted.

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