saltine

[ sawl-teen ]

noun

1. a crisp, salted salted salt cracker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saltine¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; salt ¹ + -ine ²

Example Sentences

Served with tortilla chips, saltines or even yuca or plantain chips, I like to think of it as a fresh take on fish and chips.

From Washington Post

Recorded without reverb, it’s dry to the point of sounding like vacuum-sealed saltines.

From Washington Post

When the butter is melted add one cup of broken saltine crackers, and season with salt, pepper, and a little chopped parsley.

From Project Gutenberg

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