low tide

noun

: the farthest ebb of the tide

Examples of low tide in a Sentence

You can walk across the sand bar at low tide.
Recent Examples on the Web The beaches here are known as a hot spot for shark's teeth; visit during low tide to find them. Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 18 June 2024 The majority of these canals drain to the sea during low tides using gravity. Mario Alejandro Ariza, The Atlantic, 18 June 2024 The mixture — which is a combination of sand and water, according to Scientific American — typically occurs in areas near water, such as by riverbanks or on beaches at low tide. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024 However, the vessel was unable to dock due to low tides. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for low tide 

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Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low tide was in 1539

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“Low tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20tide. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

low tide

noun
: the tide when the water is at its lowest point
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