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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At low tide, more of the driftwood is exposed and the beach is wider, so that’s when most people prefer to visit. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025 Meanwhile, at low tide, the beach widens—revealing tidal pools where children hunt for tiny crabs and sea glass. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Pro tip: go at low tide for enough space to enjoy the beach and rock formations, which are otherworldly. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025 The best time to comb the beach is early morning during low tide when more of the shoreline is exposed, and crowds haven't yet arrived. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

low tide

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