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

For example, if the blocked area of high pressure happens to be situated over the UK, it stops rain-bearing weather systems from arriving and gives us a prolonged dry spell.

From BBC

The sluggish IPO pace has contributed to a continued dry spell in venture capital and a backlog of older VC-backed companies that remain in venture portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If we were to transition into a dry spell, it does not take very long for those green and brown grasses to dry out completely.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It does look like after we get through this last storm cycle we’re looking at several days of dry weather after that, perhaps as many as two weeks. So we could be in for a long dry spell.”

From Los Angeles Times

A prolonged dry spell increased the wildfire risk across parts of the country.

From BBC

Related Words

• lack
• scarcity