Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry
Adjective
/draɪ/
Definition
Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
Examples
- The sun made the ground dry after the rain.
- She prefers dry wine over sweet wine.
- He has a dry sense of humor that others find amusing.
Meaning
Dry is used to describe something that lacks wetness or is absent of water and other liquids. It can refer to things like dry weather, dry clothes, or the texture of food.
Synonyms
- arid
- parched
- dehydrated
- desiccated
- droughty
