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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These higher-than-usual high tides are supercharged by winds blowing onshore, pushing more seawater on land. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for low-lying parts of the Bay Area due to expected tidal flooding, with high tide already setting records. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 This week, maximum sea levels recorded at high tide are now nearly 2 feet higher than what would be expected. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high tide

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of high tide was in 1546

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high tide

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