noun

tidewater

tidewater, tidal water

They live in the tidewater region.

They live in the tidewater region.

tidewater water affected by the tide The ship sailed up the tidewater.

Synonyms: estuary, tidal water

A compound word: 'tide' + 'water'. Literally, water that is affected by the tide.

Combine the image of 'tide' and 'water'. It's the water itself that rises and falls with the tide, often in a river or bay.

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