rip current

noun

: a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water

Examples of rip current in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Continue reading … SELFLESS ACT — Dad of five paralyzed after diving into ocean to save child from rip current. — FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Kennedy said sneaker waves may reappear along with strong rip currents. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

While her friend quickly made it to the shore, Tran continued struggling in the rip current, Amanda said. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

More than 30 yards offshore, a 10-year-old girl was being pulled out by a rip current. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rip current

• concurrent
• decurrent
• noncurrent
• recurrent
• countercurrent
• intercurrent
• overcurrent
• photocurrent
• undercurrent