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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Every inch of sea level rise can heighten the risk of flooding during storms and high tides. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

On Monday, workers hauled out a 200-pound piece of equipment that was ruined by the saltwater and sand carried in on the high tides. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the morning and evening high tides, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for high tide

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

high tide

noun

: the tide when the water is at its greatest height