high tide

noun

1. the tide at its highest level of elevation.
2. the time of high water.
3. a culminating point:

   the high tide of the revolution.

high tide

noun

1. 1. the tide at its highest level
   2. the time at which it reaches this
2. a culminating point

high tide

1. The tide when it is at its highest level at a particular time and place. The highest tides reached under normal meteorological conditions (the spring tides ) take place when the Moon and Sun are directly aligned with respect to Earth. High tides are less extreme (the neap tides ) when the Moon and Sun are at right angles. Storms and other meteorological conditions can greatly affect the height of the tides as well.
2. See more at tide
3. The time at which a high tide occurs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of high tide¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

Submitted photos should be taken as close to high tide in that area as possible, the commission says.

From Los Angeles Times

The strong winds, combined with high tides, could lead to dangerous conditions, including possible delays or cancellations to travel.

From BBC

Storm surges are worse at high tide and other factors contribute to the water level too, such as the direction of approach, size and speed of the storm, central pressure and topography of the coastline.

From BBC

The Geologists' Association has told amateur dino hunters that footprints can be "difficult to see" as many are covered at high tide.

From BBC

Over the years, the beach has been battered by violent storms and high tides, leading to significant sand depletion.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• high water