brinier; briniest
brininess
noun
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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Experts now call this briny beverage a must-try for any host looking to impress.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The fluffy mound of Thanksgiving-style stuffing was the perfect vehicle for a luxuriously silky cream sauce studded with plump, briny oysters.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s nuance to every mouthful, as roes will differ, with the flavor of those briny pearls changing from species to species.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
The fog from the Pacific Ocean filled my nose with a briny air.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The fluffy mound of Thanksgiving-style stuffing was the perfect vehicle for a luxuriously silky cream sauce studded with plump, briny oysters.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s nuance to every mouthful, as roes will differ, with the flavor of those briny pearls changing from species to species.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
The fog from the Pacific Ocean filled my nose with a briny air.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for briny
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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briny. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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