driest
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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That turbocharged vegetation growth, which then collided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Rainfall levels in Wales, where drought was triggered last week in some parts, are so low that July 2026 is currently the fourth driest of any month since records began.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Wisley in Surrey has been one of the driest locations in south-east England, clocking up 41 days of no rain as of 28 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Some of the driest regions of the UK have missed their chances for rain ahead of another heatwave beginning this week.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
He asked me to find the driest twigs.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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