drier
1 Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of drier
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English dreyere (as surname). See dry, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Hotter, drier conditions will also create fresh risks for agriculture, already under pressure as the ongoing conflict raises the costs of fertiliser and fuel needed for farming equipment.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Plains lifted U.S. wheat prices near two-year highs, while potential for an El Niño could make things even drier this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The study found that warmer, drier spring conditions explain nearly 70% of the difference between predicted and actual river flows.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Sunny spells and blustery showers will continue for the second half of the weekend, with the most widespread downpours in the west of the UK and slightly drier conditions further east.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Each day seemed hotter and drier than the day before.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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