Riptide Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹɪp.taɪd

RIP-tyde

UK

ɹˈɪptaɪd

RIP-tyde

Definition

A powerful, fast-moving flow of water moving away from the shore, especially dangerous for swimmers at the beach.

Usage & Nuances

'Riptide' is often confused with 'undertow', but riptides specifically refer to narrow, strong currents pulling from shore out to sea. Commonly used for ocean safety warnings and advice.

• Spanish: corriente de resaca - corriente de retorno
• Portuguese (BR): corrente de retorno - ressaca (mar)
• Portuguese (PT): corrente de retorno
• Chinese (Simplified): 离岸流 - 回流
• Chinese (Traditional): 離岸流 - 迴流
• Hindi: रिपटाइड (समुद्र की तीव्र बहाव) - वापसी धारा
• Arabic: تيار مزق - تيار معاكس
• Bengali: রিপটাইড - স্রোতের টান (সমুদ্রে)
• Russian: разрывное течение
• Japanese: 離岸流
• Vietnamese: dòng chảy xa bờ
• Korean: 이안류
• Turkish: rip akıntısı
• Urdu: ریپ ٹائیڈ
• Indonesian: arus robek

Example Sentences

Beware of the riptide when swimming at this beach.

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A strong riptide can pull swimmers out to sea.

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Lifeguards watch for signs of a riptide.

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If you get caught in a riptide, don't panic—swim parallel to the shore.

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There was a warning about a dangerous riptide before we went surfing.

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People often underestimate how powerful a riptide can be.

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