Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-spell
Noun
/draɪ spɛl/
Definition
A continuous period of time without rain or moisture; often refers to a drought or a lack of something desirable.
Examples
- During the summer, the region experienced a dry-spell that left the fields parched.
- After several weeks of a dry-spell, the farmers were worried about their crops.
- Her creativity seemed to vanish during a dry-spell, making it hard to write new songs.
Meaning
A dry-spell indicates a shortage or absence of rain or a situation where something is lacking.
Synonyms
- drought
- dry period
- arid spell
- dearth
- lack
