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

Storm surge combined with waves and high tides can lead to flooding over a large area and cause extensive damage.

From BBC

In Los Angeles, the weather service said Port San Luis was seeing a "rapid and damaging surge, going from low to high tide".

From BBC

Scientists at Nasa have predicted that the majority of land mass and critical infrastructure in Tuvalu will sit below the level of the current high tide by 2050.

From BBC

Flooding could reach up to 30 feet above the average high tide along the outer coast of Humboldt Bay and the Eureka area, and up to 50 feet toward Crescent City.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, many parts of Mumbai are low-lying and close to the sea, which makes them more vulnerable to flooding during heavy rains and high tides.

From BBC

Related Words

• high water