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

Take the winding path through the beach in low tide (or a boat in high tide, when the isle is entirely cut off from the mainland) and climb up to the 12th-century castle that sits at its peak for sweeping views across the bay. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 16 July 2024

The good news: The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur Sunday was a couple hours either side of low tide, which took place before noon. —John Bacon, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024

Note that the baths are only accessible during low tide, so time your visit accordingly. —Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 25 July 2024

During the earlier low tide shortly before 11:30 a.m., the marine mammal rescue team, while on foot, attempted to herd the dolphins out of the estuary and into the deeper waters offshore, according to the fund. —Raja Razek, CNN, 28 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

low tide

noun

: the tide when the water is at its lowest point