tidewater

[ˈtaɪdˌwɔtər]

tidewater Definition

• 1. the water in a river, bay, etc., that rises and falls with the tide
• 2. the 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

• estuary
• inlet
• bayou
• creek

Phrases with tidewater

• tidewater glacier

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

  Example

  The tidewater glacier in Alaska is a popular tourist attraction.

• tidewater oil

  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.

• tidewater accent

  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.'