Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index R Cite riptide: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: rip•tide Pronunciation: (rip'tīd"), [key] — n. a tide that opposes another or other tides, causing a violent disturbance in the sea. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: riptide (Thesaurus) ripstop nylon Ripuarian TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. January 2021 Current Events: US News The Holocaust (1933–1945) Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Noble Titles and Ranks in a Monarchy The 5 Best Air Purifiers of 2020 Inaugural Trivia Related Content Daily Word Quiz: obviate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language