dry spell

American  

noun

1. a prolonged period of dry weather.

2. a period of little or no productivity or activity, low income, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of dry spell

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

This warm and dry spell was driven by a combination of factors.

From BBC

Cooler conditions are likely to settle in early this week, with another warm and dry spell expected Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The weather service said conditions are likely to cool early next week but forecast a “temperature whiplash” with another warm and dry spell expected to start on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Arsenal’s quest to end a two-decade dry spell hasn’t exactly been helped by one of the most neurotic fan bases in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she has endured a long dry spell in the discipline in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lack
• scarcity