Epsom salt

noun

Ep·​som salt ˈep-səm- 

: epsom salts

Examples of Epsom salt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Putting Epsom salt in the soil to increase magnesium levels without knowing if the soil is lacking this mineral can have adverse effects on the soil. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025

Find it on Amazon Dr Teal’s Epsom Salt for Soaking This three-pack of pure Epsom salt can help people relax physically and mentally. —Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

They are made from natural and organic essential oils, shea butter, Epsom salt, cocoa butter and other 100% clean, premium ingredients. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024

Upon request, an artisan butler will light candles, run you a bath filled with Epsom salt and mix up a snooze-inducing mocktail to ensure your night goes as well as your day at the resort did. —Demarco Williams, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Epsom salt

• millivolt
• somersault
• thunderbolt
• alt
• fault
• gault
• halt
• malt
• sault
• vault
• walt
• asphalt

Kids Definition

Epsom salt

noun

Ep·​som salt ˌep-səm- 

: a bitter colorless or white salt of magnesium used especially as a strong laxative

—usually used in plural

Medical Definition

Epsom salt

noun

Ep·​som salt ˌep-səm- 

: epsom salts