flood tide

American  

noun

1. the inflow of the tide; rising tide.

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flood tide Scientific  

1. The period between low tide and high tide, during which water flows toward the shore.

2. Compare ebb tide See more at tide

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Etymology

Origin of flood tide

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

But they are also beginning to consider plans for other ways to cope, including some forms of rationing care, if the flood tide of patients continues to rise.

From Scientific American

Two private hospitals caught in the same flood tide as Elmhurst had eased their load by moving dozens of people to less crowded places beginning on March 21, records show.

From New York Times

In theory, this will also protect hospitals from being overwhelmed by a flood tide of patients.

From Washington Post

The hatches this year came despite hundreds of nests being lost to overwash from recurrent flood tides and Hurricane Dorian.

From Washington Times

The main impetus for this transformation has been a flood tide of women into the workforce.

From Washington Post