tidewater

/ˈtaɪdˌwɔtər/
adjective
  1. Relating to or located in an area affected by tides.
    • Tidewater communities often have a rich maritime history.
    • The tidewater marshes are home to many birds and crabs.
    • They bought a tidewater cottage with a view of the inlet.
noun
  1. Water that rises and falls with the tides, especially in coastal areas and rivers affected by the ocean tide.
    • The old dock was built to withstand the daily changes in tidewater levels.
    • Many species of fish thrive in the brackish tidewater of estuaries.
    • The boat floated gently on the tidewater near the mouth of the bay.
  2. A region or area near the coast that is affected by tides, especially the low-lying coastal plain of the eastern United States.
    • Tidewater plantations once relied on rivers for transportation and trade.
    • They moved to a small town in the tidewater region of Virginia.
    • The tidewater landscape is known for its marshes, creeks, and historic ports.
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