intertidal

adjective

in·​ter·​tid·​al ˌin-tər-ˈtī-dᵊl How to pronounce intertidal (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the part of the littoral zone above low-tide mark
intertidally
ˌin-tər-ˈtī-dᵊl-ē How to pronounce intertidal (audio)
adverb

Examples of intertidal in a Sentence

animals that live in the intertidal zone
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The map also includes intertidal areas, which routinely flood during typical high tides. — William B. Davis, New York Times, 8 June 2026 The intertidal zone is a sensitive yet rich environment for the Bay Area’s ecology. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 Spa practitioners custom blend wild rose, snow mushroom, yarrow, and scrubs made with intertidal sea salt and local botanicals for use in various treatments. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 In Australia’s intertidal zone, a parasitic isopod called Zeaione everta drew attention for its unusual appearance. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intertidal

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First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intertidal was in 1883

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intertidal

adjective
in·​ter·​tid·​al ˌint-ər-ˈtīd-ᵊl How to pronounce intertidal (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the area that is above low-tide mark but exposed to flooding by the tide
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