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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Monday's storm peaked at low tide and also moved very quickly only impacting one or two high tide cycles. Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Explore the island by taking a tour, roaming the ruins of a former estate, or searching for shells at low tide. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 Police said the ice conditions subsiding and the low tide conditions made for a much easier search, which involved multiple drones. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026 Search the shore for colorful coquinas and the occasional piece of sea glass, especially at low tide. Heema Patel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

low tide

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