Definitions

1. noun

a crystalline mineral substance used to flavor or preserve food, obtained by evaporating seawater or by extracting it from underground deposits.

“She sprinkled salt on the fries.”

2. verb

to add salt to (food), typically to enhance its flavor.

“Can you salt the soup?”

3. verb

to sprinkle or scatter (something, especially salt) over or around something.

“The road was salted to prevent ice from forming.”

4. noun

a bitter or unpleasant quality.

“The movie had a lot of salt, but it was still enjoyable.”

5. noun

a person who speaks unpleasantly or offensively.

“He’s such a salt, always complaining about everything.”