Definition

A person who preserves food by soaking it in a salty solution.

Example

The briner prepared a batch of pickles using fresh cucumbers and spices.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real briner?

No, I haven’t! What do they do?

They pickle all sorts of foods in brine to make them delicious.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to try some of their creations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'briner' originates from the Old English 'brin', meaning brine or salt water, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. Therefore, a 'briner' is a person who brines or prepares food in brine.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who uses 'brine' (salt water) to preserve food, and the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action of brining.

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