rip current

noun

: a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water

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Some flood warnings also were in place for Florida, as well as a hazardous weather outlook and rip current statements for the eastern part of the state warning of dangerous waters. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 However, the Center warns that people should still be wary of life-threatening surf and rip currents along East Coast beaches. Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024 Ocean waves were approximately 2 to 5 feet high on July 28, with strong rip currents throughout the day, officials said. Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024 The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the NHC said. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rip current 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rip current was in 1936

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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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