Saltcellar: meaning, definitions and examples

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saltcellar

 

[ หˆsษ”ltหŒsษ›lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen item

A saltcellar, also known as a salt cellar or salt pot, is a container designed to hold salt for table use. Traditionally, it is made of various materials, including glass, ceramic, or silver, and is often a decorative piece on the dining table. Saltcellars are typically small and may have a lid to keep the salt dry. In recent times, their use has declined due to the prevalence of salt shakers. Despite this, saltcellars can add an aesthetic element to dining settings and are appreciated by collectors.

Synonyms

salt dish, salt holder, salt pot.

Examples of usage

  • She reached for the saltcellar to season her dish.
  • The antique saltcellar was a beautiful addition to the table.
  • He filled the saltcellar with gourmet sea salt.
  • They kept their saltcellar on a shelf for easy access during meals.

Translations

Translations of the word "saltcellar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saladeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•เคฆเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salzstreuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat garam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะปัŒะฝะธั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ solniczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉๅ…ฅใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ธˆํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุงุก ู…ู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ solniฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ soฤพniฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›็ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ solnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saltkera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดั‹ ะบะพะฝั‚ะตะนะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duz qabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salero

Etymology

The word 'saltcellar' derives from the combination of 'salt' and 'cellar,' where 'cellar' refers to a small container or storage space. The term dates back to the Middle Ages when salt was a valuable commodity, often stored in specialized containers. Saltcellars were not just practical but also ornate, reflecting the wealth and status of their owners. The popularity of saltcellars peaked in the 17th and 18th centuries, when they became decorative items on dining tables across Europe. Their designs varied widely, from simple forms to elaborate, artistic creations often made from precious metals or intricately worked glass. The decline in their everyday use coincided with the rise of more convenient salt shakers, but saltcellars remain a charming reminder of culinary history and are often found in modern homes as collectibles or heirlooms.