driest

American

[drahy-ist] / ˈdraɪ ɪst /

adjective

superlative of dry.

driest British

/ ˈdraɪɪst /

adjective

a superlative of dry

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driest

Meanwhile, the driest locations - including central, southern and eastern England - saw little, if any, meaningful rainfall.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

In the driest spots, totals have been below 2% of the average July rainfall.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

England, Wales and eastern Scotland have been the driest areas over recent weeks, and this follows a very dry spring in similar regions.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

England had its driest spring for over 100 years.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Yes. It’s my job to know,” the woman answers in the driest voice I’ve ever heard.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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