dry spell

noun

1. a prolonged period of dry weather.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry spell¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

But meteorologists say they have observed that rains now often fall in huge volumes within a small area in a short span of time after a prolonged dry spell.

From BBC

More English regions are expected to join the North West and Yorkshire in an official drought on Tuesday after yet another hot and dry spell of weather.

From BBC

Moss won her only acting Emmy, a drama lead prize for “Handmaid’s,” after a long dry spell that included …

From Los Angeles Times

Palmer's dry spell ended with almost the last kick of the game, a penalty in the sixth minute of added time, and dispatched with confidence to end that worrying sequence stretching back to a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth on 14 January.

From BBC

A record dry spell and unusually high temperatures in March are believed to have contributed to the fires.

From BBC

Related Words

• lack 
• scarcity