salt lake

noun

: a landlocked body of water that has become salty through evaporation

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Zoom in: Organizers say the walk will begin at La Sal del Rey, a salt lake in Hidalgo County, Texas, and pass many historic sites believed to be connected to the Underground Railroad to Mexico. Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Feb. 2025 Originally discovered in bacteria that thrive in salt lakes, ectoin helps shield these organisms’ cells from damage. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025 Be sure to bring your swimsuit, too; the Dead Sea, a salt lake at the center of the island, is a great spot for swimming and sunbathing. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is Australia’s largest inland lake and one of the world’s largest salt lakes. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for salt lake

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salt lake was in 1763

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“Salt lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salt%20lake. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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salt lake

noun
: a lake that has become salty through evaporation
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