riptide Meaning & Definition
/ˈɹɪp.taɪd/
What Does Riptide Mean?
Riptide is used as a noun meaning A particularly strong tidal current. It is also used to mean A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore.
Riptide at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɪp.taɪd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | rip, crosscurrent and tide rip |
| Plural | riptides |
Riptide Definition (Noun)
- A particularly strong tidal current.
- A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore.
This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.
Synonyms of Riptide
Riptide synonyms and antonyms →Riptide in a Sentence
This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.
Word Forms & Grammar
riptide (plural riptides)
Origin of Riptide
From rip + tide.
Riptide Pronunciation
You say riptide as /ˈɹɪp.taɪd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹɪp).
Questions People Ask About Riptide
What part of speech is riptide?
Riptide is a noun.
What is another word for riptide?
Close synonyms of riptide are rip, crosscurrent and tide rip. See the full list of riptide synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of riptide?
The plural of riptide is riptides.