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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

brackish

/brækɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does brackish mean?

adjective

Having a salty or briny taste, typically due to the presence of seawater or a high concentration of dissolved salts. Describing a body of water that is a mixture of fresh and saltwater.

Example

"The brackish water of the estuary was home to a variety of marine and freshwater species."

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