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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Historically called tidal waves, raz-de-marée in France or maremoti in Italy, tsunamis can bring both sudden flooding and extremely powerful currents.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
When a problem arises, Mr Miller explains, the state can simply move tidal waves of money to patch it up.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023
If the skates are harmed, they would likely take a long time to rebound and there could be ripple effects that snowball into tidal waves.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2023
Minutes later, gigantic tidal waves roared across the land.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
