dryland

[ drahy-land ]

noun
  1. Often drylands. a tract of land having dry, often sandy soil, as on the floor of a valley: Acres of the drylands have been reclaimed by irrigation.

Origin of dryland

1
1175–1225; Middle English. See dry, -land

Words Nearby dryland

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How to use dryland in a sentence

  • "They certainly have a very exaggerated opinion of him," assented Mr. dryland.

    The Hero | William Somerset Maugham
  • Mr. dryland came to tea, and the Vicar's wife surrounded him with little attentions.

    The Hero | William Somerset Maugham
  • "We will now sing hymn number one hundred and thirty-seven," said Mr. dryland.

    The Hero | William Somerset Maugham
  • I am the teacher who spoke to you about the new oats being brought into the dryland country.

    School Credit for Home Work | Lewis Raymond Alderman