tidal wave
noun
(not in technical use) a large, destructive ocean wave, produced by a seaquake, hurricane, or strong wind.
tidal waves
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pluralof tidal wave.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This fear—that sudden exchange-rate swings in Japan would trigger tidal waves across global financial markets—is a primary justification for Treasury to join the interventions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Tsunamis, formerly known as tidal waves, raz-de-marée in France or maremoti in Italy, are among the most destructive natural phenomena.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
What may sound like small policy shifts in China can drive ripples, eventually creating tidal waves across the globe.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
The current sea walls have sunk as much as five feet since their construction in the late 1800s and are no longer an effective bulwark against tidal waves and storm surges.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
Minutes later, gigantic tidal waves roared across the land.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
