1. shallow areas of land covered with salt water that evaporates to leave a deposit of salt
Usage: geology; geography

Examples

• The saltpans stretched for miles across the desert landscape.
• Workers harvested salt from the ancient saltpans near the coast.
• Flamingos gathered at the saltpans to feed on algae and small crustaceans.
• The saltpans turned pink in the evening light due to microscopic organisms.
• Tourists visited the saltpans to see the geometric patterns of salt deposits.
• The saltpans provided an important source of income for the local community.