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 At low tide, extreme heat and extended periods of being out of water could increase the chances the creatures dry out. Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024 The historic castle is a big tourist draw in the area and can be visited on foot at low tide. Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024 One became stranded at low tide, and was in such bad condition that Sharp euthanized it. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 19 July 2024 Not much is known about sea anemones endemic to South Africa’s intertidal zone, perhaps in part because these polyps retract their tentacles into tight bulbs during low tide and when exposed to air, sunlight and predators. Liz Lindqwister, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for low tide 

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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 7 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

low tide

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