Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dry-wind

noun

/draɪ wɪnd/

Definition

A wind that is characterized by low humidity and often contributes to dry conditions.

Examples

In the desert, the dry-wind can make the temperature feel much hotter than it actually is.
Farmers often worry about dry-wind as it can lead to quick evaporation of soil moisture.
Hiking in the mountains, we felt the cool dry-wind against our faces.

Meaning

A dry-wind refers to a type of air movement that has little moisture, making the atmosphere feel arid and sometimes uncomfortably hot or cold depending on the season.