salt cellar

noun [C]

(US saltshaker)

Definition

› a small container for salt, usually with one hole in the topTable linen and accessories

(Definition of salt cellar noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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saloon noun (BAR)
saloon noun (CAR)
salsa noun (MUSIC/DANCE)
salsa noun (SAUCE)
salt adjective
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salt lick noun
SALT noun
salt noun (CHEMICAL)
salt noun (FOOD)
salt sth away phrasal verb

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SMART Thesaurus: Table linen & accessories

Synonyms and related words:

centerpiece noun
centrepiece noun (DECORATION)
creamer noun
cruet noun
doily noun
linen noun
mat noun (TABLE)
napkin noun
napkin ring noun
pepper pot noun
serviette noun
table linen noun
table mat noun
tablecloth noun

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