Finesentence logo

Saltine: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿช
Add to dictionary

saltine

 

[ sษ”หltiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food, snack

A saltine is a type of cracker that is typically made from white flour, yeast, and salt. They have a light, crisp texture and a slightly salty flavor, making them a popular snack choice. Saltines are often enjoyed with soups, spreads, or cheese, and are known for their ability to complement a variety of flavors. They are commonly packaged in boxes and are a staple in many households.

Synonyms

biscuit, cookie, cracker

Examples of usage

  • I like to eat saltines with my soup.
  • She spread peanut butter on a saltine for a quick snack.
  • The recipe calls for crumbling saltines as a topping.

Translations

Translations of the word "saltine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biscoito salgado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•เฅ€เคจ เคฌเคฟเคธเฅเค•เคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salzcracker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kraker asin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะฝะธะน ะบั€ะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sรณlone krakersy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉๅ‘ณใฎใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cracker salรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galleta salada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzlu kraker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ธˆ ํฌ๋ž˜์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูƒูˆูŠุช ู…ู…ู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slanรฝ krekry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slanรฝ krekry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ธ้ฅผๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถlt kex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดั‹ ะฟะตั‡ะตะฝัŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duzlu keks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galleta salada

Etymology

The word 'saltine' is derived from 'salt' combined with the suffix '-ine', which is often used in the names of chemical compounds and other substances. It refers to the salted flavor that characterizes these crackers. Saltines originated in the early 19th century, with the first recorded production dating back to 1876 by the U.S. snack food company, Nabisco, under the name of 'Soda Crackers'. The addition of baking soda to the dough during the preparation process allowed for a leavening effect, resulting in their unique crispiness and lightness. The crackers quickly became popular due to their versatility and portability. Saltines are often considered a comfort food, especially when paired with soup or used as a base for toppings, showing their enduring presence in American culinary culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,170, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.