brinier; briniest
brininess
noun
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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As International Pickle Day continues to gain visibility, festivals like Picklesburgh show how a once-simple snack has evolved into a full-scale food phenomenon, inspiring everything from limited-edition drinks to destination events centered entirely around briny flavor.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
The air was damp and briny, a clammy towel on my skin.
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Its backbone of piney juniper supported a bouquet of deeply briny flavors.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
The air was damp and briny, a clammy towel on my skin.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Its backbone of piney juniper supported a bouquet of deeply briny flavors.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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