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Dry Definition & Meaning

1. Lacking moisture or water.

Example: The desert is a dry and arid place.

2. Not interesting or exciting.

Example: The lecture was so dry that many students fell asleep.

3. Lacking emotion or expression.

Example: His voice was dry and monotone, showing no enthusiasm.

4. Free from alcohol or other liquids.

Example: She ordered a dry martini at the bar.

5. Not producing much or any liquid or moisture.

Example: The well had run dry, leaving the village without water.

Examples of the word dry used in sentences.

  • I don't like my vegetables to be too dry, I prefer them with a little bit of sauce.
  • After the rain, the sun comes out and the clothes outside dry very quickly.
  • I need to dry my hair before I go outside, or I'll catch a cold.
  • My mouth is dry, I need a glass of water.
  • The desert is very dry and hot during the day.
  • I always forget to water my plants, leaving the soil bone dry.
  • My mouth felt dry after hiking in the hot sun.
  • The desert climate made my skin feel dry and itchy.
  • The laundry hung outside to dry in the sun.
  • The bread was dry and hard to swallow without water.
  • I always make sure to hang my clothes out to dry in the sun before putting them away.
  • After a long day hiking, my throat was so dry that I had to drink several bottles of water.
  • The dry and dusty climate of the desert made it difficult for plants and animals to survive.
  • My skin tends to get dry and itchy during the winter months, so I moisturize regularly.
  • The dry humor in that comedy show had me laughing out loud the entire time.
  • Due to the dry weather, the farmers struggled to grow enough crops for the season.
  • After a long hike, we were all feeling parched and in need of some water to quench our dry throats.
  • She tried to apply the lipstick, but her lips were too dry to get the desired effect.
  • The laundry has been sitting in the dryer for too long, and now the clothes are dry and wrinkled.
  • The chef instructed his assistants to pat the fish dry with a paper towel before seasoning and grilling it.
  • The desert landscape was stunning but inhospitable, with only a few dry shrubs surviving in the arid climate.
  • After a long day at work, I was looking forward to a dry martini to wind down.
  • Despite the dry weather conditions, the farmers were able to harvest a bountiful crop.
  • The comedian's dry sense of humor left the audience in stitches.
  • The doctor advised the patient to drink plenty of water to combat her dry mouth.
  • After months of drought, the once-lush riverbed has slowly turned dry, leaving behind a barren wasteland.
  • I prefer my wine on the drier side, with just a hint of oak and fruit flavors.
  • The dry spell has pushed up the prices of fresh produce, making it difficult for low-income households to afford nutritious meals.
  • The comedian's jokes left the audience with a dry sense of humor that only a few could appreciate.
  • The heat was so intense that the desert air felt bone dry even in the early hours of the day.
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