ebb tide

noun

1. the reflux of the tide or the tide at ebb; ebb.

ebb tide

/ ĕb /

1. The period between high tide and low tide during which water flows away from the shore.
2. Also called falling tide
3. Compare flood tideSee more at tide

Word History and Origins

Origin of ebb tide¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

For the first four hours, she was lucky: An ebb tide carried her about 10 miles.

From Los Angeles Times

However he added that the SNP could rebound as times goes on, saying that although this is an “ebb tide" for the party, "that’s not to say it can’t have a high tide again”.

From BBC

In coasts with large tidal differences, water collects in "rock pools" that warm up quickly on the ebb tide before the next flood washes in with colder seawater.

From Science Daily

In mid-winter, high atmospheric pressure combined with the lunar cycle produces the ultra-low water levels during ebb tide, noted Jane Da Mosto, an environmental scientist and sustainable development analyst with We Are Here Venice, an environmental advocacy group.

From Seattle Times

I loved ebb tide, when the pluff mud bubbled, and flood tide, when the waters lapped gently against the shore.

From Literature