Definition of "saltine" [saltine]

• A thin crisp cracker sprinkled with coarse salt. (noun)

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• "Halophiles (halophilic bacteria) - these only thrive in a salty environment, such as saltine lakes."
• "Best Use Very creamy and smooth, it's ideal spread on easily breakable saltine crackers, delicate crumpets or thin, crisp toast."
• "I remember how my grammy would take the little packets of saltine crackers from the restaurant table much to my utter mortification "just in case.""