dried-up
Americanadjective
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depleted of water or moisture; gone dry.
a dried-up water hole.
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shriveled with age; wizened.
a dried-up old mule skinner.
Etymology
Origin of dried-up
First recorded in 1810–20
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She added that the historic bridge could be enjoyed from afar and asked visitors to refrain from walking on the dried-up section of the reservoir.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The Italian hit just 26 of 60 fairways, yet his nimble work around the dried-up greens helped him take home his first major.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
With multiple trail options, the hillsides of this dried-up river valley are rife with vibrant blooms, particularly bush sunflowers and lacy phacelia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Ingenuity remains in contact with its companion, the Perseverance rover, which has been exploring a dried-up river bed for signs of extinct Martian life.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
We found the new orphanage in the northern part of Karteh-Seh, along the banks of the dried-up Kabul River.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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