Pronunciation: /sɔlt/
noun a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food
A1 I like to sprinkle salt on my popcorn for extra flavor.
A2 Can you pass me the salt shaker, please?
B1 Too much salt in your diet can lead to health problems.
B2 The chef carefully measured out the salt for the recipe.
C1 The salt flats in Bolivia are a popular tourist destination.
C2 The artisanal salt from this region is highly sought after by top chefs.
verb to add salt to something
A1 I salt my food before eating it.
A2 She salts the pasta while it's cooking.
B1 He always salts his steak before grilling it.
B2 The chef carefully salts each dish before serving it.
C1 The baker knows exactly how to salt the bread dough for the perfect flavor.
C2 The expert chef can skillfully salt a dish to enhance its taste without overpowering it.
formal It is important to limit your intake of salt to maintain a healthy diet.
informal Could you pass me the salt, please?
slang This dish needs a little more salt to kick it up a notch.
figurative She added insult to injury by rubbing salt in the wound.
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