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driest

American

[drahy-ist] / ˈdraɪ ɪst /

adjective

superlative of dry.

driest British

/ ˈdraɪɪst /

adjective

a superlative of dry

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Example Sentences

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New research reveals that life beneath the surface of one of the driest places on Earth is far more resilient and diverse than many scientists expected.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

They are exceptionally lovely; even the driest of his working drawings—for example, the construction details for an iron bookstand—exult in line and color in a way utterly alien to modern practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

But then Southern California experienced one of the driest periods on record in the fall and winter of 2024, which enabled the subsequent devastation of January 2025’s firestorm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

It was also notable for how dry the weather was, starting with the driest March since 1960 for England and Wales.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Turning down the lane, the jockey weaved back and forth, sweeping his flashlight beam from side to side, hunting for the driest, hardest path.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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