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
Recent Examples on the Web
To end the draconic demon’s droughts, Indra battled and killed Vritra, freeing the rain, enabling sunlight and creating a new order.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
Meanwhile, Yunnan province in the south is experiencing its worst drought in six decades, threatening the country’s supply of grains and hydropower.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
These tips will help tell if your lawn is too dry to mow, and how to best care for it through drought.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024
India ending drought, U.S. arrival highlight T20 World Cup: India ended an 11-year trophy drought in global cricket in defeating South Africa with a seven-run win in Saturday’s championship game of the ICC T20 World Cup hosted by the U.S. and West Indies.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 June 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
Meanwhile, Yunnan province in the south is experiencing its worst drought in six decades, threatening the country’s supply of grains and hydropower.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
These tips will help tell if your lawn is too dry to mow, and how to best care for it through drought.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024
India ending drought, U.S. arrival highlight T20 World Cup: India ended an 11-year trophy drought in global cricket in defeating South Africa with a seven-run win in Saturday’s championship game of the ICC T20 World Cup hosted by the U.S. and West Indies.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 June 2024
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drought. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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