floodtide
/ˈflʌdˌtaɪd/
noun
- The rising tide when the sea level is increasing toward its highest point.
- Sailors must be careful during floodtide because the water rises quickly.
- We launched the boat just as the floodtide began.
- The floodtide brought debris and seaweed onto the beach.
- A time of great increase, growth, or activity; a peak or surge.
- The floodtide of tourists overwhelmed the small town's resources.
- There was a floodtide of support for the charity during the holiday season.
- The company experienced a floodtide of orders after the new product launch.