salt lake

noun

1. a body of water having no outlet to the sea and containing in solution a high concentration of salts, especially sodium chloride.

salt lake

noun

1. an inland lake of high salinity resulting from inland drainage in an arid area of high evaporation

Word History and Origins

Origin of salt lake¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

In front of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, coach JJ Redick, and players D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis and, of course, LeBron James, the Lakers rookie began the developmental league portion of his season, scoring six points with three rebounds and four assists in the South Bay Lakers’ 110-96 win over Utah’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.

From Los Angeles Times

Mayors in San Diego, Austin, and Salt Lake City are also up for reelection, while Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall vote.

From Slate

Heather Gay reflects on her success since being cast in Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” now in its fifth season, and leaving the church.

From Los Angeles Times

Becca was from Salt Lake City and had not spent much time in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

She moved back to Salt Lake City after she finished school at UC Santa Barbara and we began dating long-distance.

From Los Angeles Times