high tide

noun

1
: the tide when the water is at its greatest elevation
2
: culminating point : climax
the hide tide of the war effort

Examples of high tide in a Sentence

At high tide the water covers the rocks completely.
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Folsom-O’Keefe said a number of high tides and storms destroyed some nests right before Memorial Day. Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025 Wade out to the sandbar at high tide, watch dolphins splash on the horizon, then linger at sunset when the sky dissolves into photo-worthy peaches and purples. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025 Previously there was a ramp there, but over the years, it was damaged by high tides and storm surges. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025 That one-two punch is why some communities far inland, like Sweetwater or Hialeah, could see flooding in streets and parks even on a perfectly sunny day during high tide. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for high tide

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of high tide was in 1546

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“High tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20tide. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

high tide

noun
: the tide when the water is at its greatest height
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