tidewater

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Water affected by the flow of the tide, especially tidal streams.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The seaboard.
  3. (attributive, countable, uncommon, uncountable) A structure or house with large wraparound porches and hip roofs designed for wet and hot climates.

Etymology

From tide + water.

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