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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Her detailed attention to the environment—the smell of the sea at low tide, the sound of dingoes outside a cave, the feel of trudging through spinifex in the bush—grounds the book in a strong sense of place. Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025 Photo : Google Maps Screenshot The island is accessible by boat or helicopter, or (pictured) by an ancient Roman causeway that appears only at low tide. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2025 The west 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, 24 Apr. 2025 The tile shapes are based on how water interacts with different surfaces at high tide and low tide. Sara Pezeshk, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

low tide

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