drought
drought Lexical Profile
drought Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
"The severe summer drought forced local authorities to impose strict water rationing across the region."
A prolonged absence or scarcity of something specified, such as achievements, goals, or resources.
"The striker finally ended his ten-game scoring drought with a dramatic goal in the second half."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'drought' (pronounced /draʊt/, meaning a prolonged lack of rain) with 'draught' (pronounced /dræft/ or /drɑːft/, the British spelling of 'draft', meaning a current of air or a serving of beer).
• Rhymes for drought
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'drūgaþ' (dryness, drought), derived from the verb 'drūgian' (to dry up), sharing a Proto-Germanic root with the word 'dry'.
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