salt flat

noun

: a salt-encrusted flat area resulting from evaporation of a former body of water

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After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The country remains a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts due to its Amazon Rainforest and incredible salt flats. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 With no passing vehicles to call on for help, the pair began walking across the salt flats in search of assistance. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 The pair left their vehicle to find assistance, traversing salt flats toward Badwater Road, a two-lane highway encircled by mountains. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salt flat

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First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of salt flat was in 1816

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“Salt flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salt%20flat. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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salt flat

noun
: an area of land covered with a crust of salt left by evaporation of water

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