salt well

noun

1. a well from which brine is obtained.

Word History and Origins

Origin of salt well¹

before 950; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

As Brosnahan practiced the lyrics — “If you’re out of greens and table salt, well, don’t you fret my dears. Just use a stick of celery to wipe away your tears” — she burst with an idea of her own.

From New York Times

"Ricki and the Flash" opens with the band performing at the fictitious Salt Well in Tarzana.

From Los Angeles Times

Her bar band, the Flash, has a longstanding weekly gig playing covers—Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, the occasional Lady Gaga or Pink tune–-and they seem to have built a small but loyal following among the resolutely unhip patrons of the Salt Well in Tarzana, California.

From Slate

"Communities were still dealing with major snowstorms in April and using large quantities of road salt well into what is normally the springtime," Claffey said.

From Chicago Tribune

Salt well and roast, turning every 10 minutes, until peppers collapse and are dark brown or black on at least half of their surfaces, 30 to 35 minutes.

From Seattle Times