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Definition of waterless

waterless

/ˈwɑː.tɚ.ləs/
wa · ter · less
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• adjective

1

Lacking or devoid of natural water, moisture, or rainfall, especially of a region, climate, or landscape.

Example

"The expedition crossed miles of barren, waterless desert before reaching the oasis."

2

Designed to operate, clean, or cook without the use of added water.

Example

"The mechanic used a waterless hand cleaner to remove the stubborn grease from his fingers."

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• Rhymes for waterless

• Nearby Words

waterhole
wateriness
waterleaf
waterless
waterlily
waterline
waterlog

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English wæterlēas, formed from wæter ('water') and the privative suffix -lēas ('without').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waterless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waterless
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