tide pool
noun
Definition of tide pool
: a pool of salt water left (as in a rock basin) by an ebbing tide —called also tidal pool
From the M-W Editors
1853
First Known Use of tide pool
1853
TIDE POOL Defined for English Language Learners
tide pool
noun
Definition of tide pool for English Language Learners
-
: an area of water that is left on a beach after the tide has fallen
TIDE POOL Defined for Kids
tide pool
noun
Definition of tide pool for Students
: a pool of salt water that is left behind when the tide goes out and in which small sea animals (as snails, crabs, and barnacles) are often found
Learn More about tide pool
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up tide pool? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!