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.
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One of the features that makes this island different than most is that at low tide, residents and guests are able to travel between the island and the mainland on foot or by a 4×4 car. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025 The ship had been scheduled to depart Philadelphia at low tide on November 15. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Some of the most colorful seashells in the world pepper the islands' beautiful beaches, and savvy shell collectors know that an hour before and after low tide is prime time to find sand dollars, conchs, and the rare Junonia washed ashore. Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024 The west floating dock sustained significant damage in June 2023 due to sand accumulation underneath, which caused the dock to bottom out at low tide, according to the port. Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for low tide 

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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

low tide

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