Word SALT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

salt

🇺🇸 [sɔːlt]

Meanings

A common mineral used primarily as a seasoning in food, as well as for preserving and flavoring. Salt is essential in small quantities for human health and is widely used in cooking and food processing.

Examples

• She added a pinch of salt to the soup for flavor.
• Too much salt can lead to health problems.
• The recipe calls for a teaspoon of salt.

Synonyms

sodium chloride • seasoning • spice

Antonyms

sugar • sweetener • bland