drought

noun

ˈdrau̇t

variants or less commonly drouth

ˈdrau̇th

Synonyms of drought next

: a period of dryness especially when prolonged

specifically : one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth

resistant to drought

: a prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of something expected or desired

a drought of creativity

droughtiness

ˈdrau̇-tē-nəs

noun

droughty

ˈdrau̇-tē

adjective

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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Meanwhile, in the Northeast, the first snowflakes of the season are beginning to fall as chilly air and stormy weather finally filter in after weeks without them caused a historic drought and unusual wildfires 3. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 Yes, extreme fire-prone drought, unexpected deluges, uncustomary frosts and hail storms are game changers. —

Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The state of New Jersey issued a drought warning for the first time since 2016. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024 Large parts of Arkansas remain in drought, with the National Weather Service reporting that over 40 percent of the state is experiencing a moderate or severe drought. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drought