oversalt

/ˈoʊvəˌsɔlt/

Definitions

1. verb

to add too much salt to (food) in cooking

“She oversalted the soup, making it inedible.”

2. noun

food that has been over-salted

“The oversalt ruined the party’s potluck.”

3. adjective

overly salty or containing too much salt

“The oversalt flavor of the dish made it hard to eat.”

Synonyms

  • overflavor
  • overseason

Antonyms

  • salt
  • undersalt