dry
adjective
free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet.
dryness
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a word derived from
dry.
Example Sentences
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It saw a "combination of record-breaking dryness, exceptional warmth and unprecedented sunshine," she noted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
It typically lasts up to a year, peaking around year-end, and tends to bring dryness and heat to much of Asia and wet weather to various places, including the Gulf Coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
While blocking highs may not be happening more often, studies suggest that when they do occur the heat and dryness they bring are more intense than in the past.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Some forecasters are predicting that Northern California will see an above-normal incidence of significant fires due to the dryness of the vegetation, but the picture for Southern California is less clear.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
I swallowed against the sudden dryness in my throat.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
