1. a tide just after a new or full moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water
Usage: nautical
2. springtime; the season of spring
Usage: literary; archaic

Examples

• The springtide brought exceptionally high water levels to the harbor.
• Fishermen often plan their trips around springtides for better access to shallow areas.
• During springtide, the beach revealed tide pools that were usually underwater.
• The springtide of her youth was filled with hope and possibility.
• Poets often write about the springtide as a time of renewal.
• The coastal flooding was worse during the springtide period.