semidry

[sem-ee-drahy, sem-ahy-]

adjective

1. partially or nearly dry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semidry¹

First recorded in 1875–80; semi- + dry

Example Sentences

Port is a fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley in Portugal and comes in somewhat confusing varieties, including dry, semidry, white, rose, ruby and tawny.

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Mockus also implemented a semidry law and restrictions on firearms, which quickly reduced homicide rates as much as they had in Cali.

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I enforced the semidry law until the end of my term.

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I also restricted alcohol sales in public places after 2 A.M.—a measure my administration called the semidry law.

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As the protesters ate their pizza and huddled under umbrellas, and I searched for a semidry place to eat, I noticed a crowd of people in the southeast corner of the park, surrounding a woman in a red lace dress with black stockings and heels, perched on the wall.

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