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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The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 Yet is there anything more exclusive than an island guarded by nature’s bouncers, keeping guests out until low tide? — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 At low tide, hotel guests can walk to the famous Uluwatu cave; other nearby beaches require transportation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Hamilton conducts guided fossil hunting tours through his company, Megalodon Adventures, and recommends fossil hunters time their visit to coincide with low tide. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low tide

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Oct. 2026.

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low tide

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