Saltcellar (noun)

A small container, usually made of silver or glass, for holding salt at the table for use with food.

Origin:

Middle english saltecelle, from old french saltecelle, from medieval latin salcella, from latin sal cella salt room, from sal salt + cella room.

Examples:

1. My mother passed down her beautiful silver saltcellar to me.
2. The saltcellar was filled to the brim with sea salt.
3. The guests were impressed with the elegant saltcellar on the table.
4. The saltcellar had a unique design, with two handles on either side.
5. I used the saltcellar to sprinkle a little bit of salt on my food.