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Saltine Meaning in English

word

sɔlˈtin
sawl-TEEN
sˈɒltiːn
SOL-teen

Definition

A thin, crisp cracker made from flour, water, and a bit of salt, usually square and lightly salted on top.

Usage & Nuances

"Saltine" is an American term; in other countries, called "soda cracker", "cream cracker", or similar. Usually eaten plain, with soup, or with cheese. The word is almost always used in the plural: "saltines".

Example Sentences

I ate a saltine with my soup.

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Do you want a saltine?

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He put cheese on a saltine.

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I always keep saltines around in case I get an upset stomach.

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Saltines go great with tomato soup on a cold day.

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When I was sick, my mom would give me saltines and ginger ale.

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