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
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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 Some fossil hunters look at low tide, others at high tide. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

low tide

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