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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Lunches can be taken at Da Gioia’s tiny stretch of smooth pebble beach (the rocky Amalfi’s coast version of white sand) at Marina Piccola, with space enough for 42 sun loungers at low tide and a private rentable section for 6-8 more. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Check the tide before venturing out, as clamming is only accessible on foot during low tide. — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Search for sand dollars at low tide—but leave any living ones behind. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 According to the hiking blog, The Hiking HI, the rock bridge can only be traversed at low tide, but can be treacherous either way. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 June 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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low tide

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