Definition of "tidewater" [tidewater]

• Water that inundates land at flood tide. (noun)
• Water affected by the tides, especially tidal streams. (noun)
• Low coastal land drained by tidal streams. (noun)

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• "He gets mail as an alumnus of the Citadel, was raised in tidewater Carolinas, claims to be a Rear"
• "A tough question to answer, but I don't think it can get any better than fishing for chinook salmon in tidewater."
• "I should note while we're talking about President Bush, I should mention that right behind me here in the tidewater is the aircraft carrier the George H.W. Bush."