Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brackish
adjective
/ˈbrækɪʃ/
Definition
Brackish refers to water that has more salinity than freshwater but less than seawater.
Examples
- The brackish water of the bay is home to a variety of unique fish species.
- Some plants thrive in brackish environments along coastal areas.
- We discovered a brackish pond on our hike that was teeming with life.
Meaning
It typically describes water found in estuaries where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the sea.
Synonyms
- salk
- saltish
- slightly salty
