Drought Definition

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droughts
noun
droughts
A long period of abnormally low rainfall, especially one that adversely affects growing or living conditions.
American Heritage
A prolonged period of dry weather; lack of rain.
Webster's New World
A prolonged or serious shortage or deficiency.
Webster's New World
Thirst.
Webster's New World
(by extension, informal) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.
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Other Word Forms of Drought

Noun

Singular:
drought
Plural:
droughts

Origin of Drought

  • Middle English from Old English drūgoth drȳge dry

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old English drūġaþ.

    From Wiktionary

Drought Sentence Examples

  • Heat and drought had continued for more than three weeks.

  • The drought is severe; rain falls rarely and in small quantities.

  • The district is exposed to drought and also to destructive floods.

  • The walking or climbing fishes, which are peculiar to south-eastern Asia and Africa, are organized so as to be able to breathe when out of the water, and they are thus fitted to exist under conditions which would be fatal to other fishes, being suited to live in the regions of periodical drought and rain in which they are found.

  • The value of the trade depends on regular rains, so that in seasons of drought the exports seriously diminish.

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Words Starting With

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