From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsalt watersalt waterHCCDNwater that contains salt, especially naturally in the sea → salt
Examples from the Corpus
salt water• An ocean is full of salt water.• Beautifully maintained, only one season in salt water.• In the meantime, cook the pasta in boiling salted water.• These fishes do best in brackish or salt water.• Tufted Duck are unusual on salt water, except in severe winter weather.• If a fresh supply of sea water is needed, one of the commercial salt water mixes can be used.• The cold salt water on his face caused him to come up gasping.• Cover with lightly salted water to cover lentils by 1 inch. 