tidewater

[ˈtaɪdˌwɔtər]

tidewater Definition

  • 1the water in a river, bay, etc., that rises and falls with the tide
  • 2the coastal plain affected by the rise and fall of the tide

Using tidewater: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tidewater" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship was unable to dock due to the low tide in the tidewater.

  • Example

    The Chesapeake Bay is a well-known tidewater region.

  • Example

    The tidewater area is home to many species of marine life.

  • Example

    The town was built on the banks of a tidewater river.

tidewater Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tidewater

Phrases with tidewater

  • a glacier that flows into the ocean and is affected by the tides

    Example

    The tidewater glacier in Alaska is a popular tourist attraction.

  • oil that is found in the coastal plain affected by the rise and fall of the tide

    Example

    The discovery of tidewater oil led to an economic boom in the region.

  • a dialect spoken in the coastal plain affected by the rise and fall of the tide

    Example

    The tidewater accent is characterized by its distinctive pronunciation and vocabulary.

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Summary: tidewater in Brief

'Tidewater' [ˈtaɪdˌwɔtər] refers to the water in a river, bay, or other body of water that rises and falls with the tide. It can also refer to the coastal plain affected by the rise and fall of the tide. Examples include 'The Chesapeake Bay is a well-known tidewater region.' and 'The town was built on the banks of a tidewater river.' The term extends into phrases like 'tidewater glacier,' 'tidewater oil,' and 'tidewater accent.'