drought
noun
a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops.
droughts
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pluralof drought.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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During droughts, algae blooms have turned waterways bright green.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The climate pattern known as super El Niño can lead to severe droughts, intense heatwaves, torrential rainfall and catastrophic flooding in different parts of the world.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
There are no official droughts currently in Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
On land, the mission provides valuable information about droughts, wildfires, vegetation health, and how different areas are being used.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Unpredictable severe droughts last for years, punctuated by equally unpredictable torrential rains and floods.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
