variants
or less commonly drouth
1
: a period of dryness especially when prolonged
specifically
: one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth
resistant to drought
2
: a prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of something expected or desired
a drought of creativity
droughty
adjective
ˈdrau̇-tē
Synonyms
Examples of drought in a Sentence
The drought caused serious damage to crops.
a period of drought that lasted several years
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But now, due to the ongoing regional drought, the bridge and parts of the surrounding town have resurfaced, attracting visitors from near and far to marvel at the rare sight.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
If the drought persists, who’s going to feel it the most?
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
The drought that is affecting part of South America, coupled with public pressure, is forcing technology giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to reformulate their data center projects in the region in favor of low-water consumption ones.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
For the Lower 48 states, there has not been this much drought shown on the U.S. Drought Monitor since December 2022.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
If the drought persists, who’s going to feel it the most?
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
The drought that is affecting part of South America, coupled with public pressure, is forcing technology giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to reformulate their data center projects in the region in favor of low-water consumption ones.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
For the Lower 48 states, there has not been this much drought shown on the U.S. Drought Monitor since December 2022.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for drought
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drought. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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drought
noun
variants
also drouth
ˈdrau̇t 
ˈdrau̇th
: a long period of dry weather
droughty
adjective
-ē
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