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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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
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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
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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
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drought. Accessed 30 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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