dry
dry Lexical Profile
dry Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
"Make sure the freshly painted surface is completely dry before applying a second coat."
Having very little or no rain; characterized by a lack of precipitation or humidity.
"Cacti and succulents thrive in dry desert climates where rainfall is scarce."
Subtle, understated, and expressed in a matter-of-fact or deadpan manner (especially of humor or wit).
"The professor was known for his dry wit, often delivering clever jokes with a completely serious expression."
Not sweet; having a low residual sugar content (especially of wine or other alcoholic beverages).
"She preferred a crisp, dry white wine to pair with the seafood platter."
Lacking interest, warmth, or emotional appeal; dull and uninspiring.
"The textbook presented the historical events in such a dry manner that the students struggled to stay engaged."
• verb
To become or cause to become free from moisture or liquid.
"We hung the laundry on the clothesline to dry in the afternoon sun."
To preserve food by removing its natural moisture through evaporation or dehydration.
"Local farmers harvest the ripe apricots and dry them on wooden trays for winter storage."
• noun
The process or an instance of drying something.
"After washing her hair, she gave it a quick dry with a towel before heading outside."
Australian The dry season in tropical regions, characterized by low rainfall and lower humidity.
"Many dirt roads in northern Australia are only accessible during the dry."
• Rhymes for dry
Word Origin & Etymology
Inherited from Old English drȳge, which comes from Proto-Germanic *drūgijaz ('dry'), sharing roots with the verb 'drought'.