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dry

1 of 3

adjective

ˈdrī How to pronounce dry (audio)
drier also dryer ˈdrī(-ə)r How to pronounce dry (audio) ; driest also dryest ˈdrī-əst How to pronounce dry (audio)
1
a
: free or relatively free from a liquid and especially water
Mix the dry ingredients first.
as dry as a bone
b
: not being in or under water
happy to be on dry land
c
meteorology : lacking precipitation or humidity
a dry climate
2
a
: characterized by exhaustion of a supply of liquid
a dry well
b
geology : devoid of running water
a dry ravine
c
: devoid of natural moisture
My throat was dry.
dry leaves
d
: no longer sticky or damp
The paint isn't dry yet.
e
: not giving milk
a dry cow
f
: lacking freshness : stale
g
chemistry : anhydrous
3
a
: marked by the absence or scantiness of secretions
a dry cough
b
: not shedding or accompanied by tears
a dry sob
4
obsolete : involving no bloodshed or drowning
I would fain die a dry death William Shakespeare
5
a
: marked by the absence of alcoholic beverages
a dry party
b
: prohibiting the manufacture or distribution of alcoholic beverages
a dry county
6
: served or eaten without butter or margarine
dry toast
7
alcohol
a
: lacking sweetness : sec
dry champagne
b
: having all or most sugar fermented to alcohol
a dry wine
dry beer
8
a
: solid as opposed to liquid
dry groceries
b
: reduced to powder or flakes : dehydrated
dry milk
c
: dealing in dry goods or other nonperishable items
After breakfast, we head to the wet market along Graham Street in Hong Kong. The wet market sells foodstuffs; the adjacent dry market offers clothes, shoes, and other retail items. Rudy Maxa
9
: functioning without lubrication
a dry clutch
10
of natural gas : containing no recoverable hydrocarbon (such as gasoline)
11
: requiring no liquid in preparation or operation
a dry photocopying process
12
a
: not showing or communicating warmth, enthusiasm, or tender feeling : severe
a dry style of painting
b
: wearisome, uninteresting
dry passages of description
a dry lecturer
c
: lacking embellishment : plain
13
a
: not yielding what is expected or desired : unproductive
a writer going through a dry spell
b
: having no personal bias or emotional concern
the dry light of reason
c
: reserved, aloof
14
: marked by matter-of-fact, ironic, or terse manner of expression
a dry wit
has a very dry sense of humor
15
: lacking smooth sound qualities
a dry rasping voice
16
: being a dry run
a dry rehearsal
dryish
ˈdrī-ish How to pronounce dry (audio)
adjective
dryly adverb
or less commonly drily
dryness noun

dry

2 of 3

verb

dried; drying

transitive verb

: to make dry (see dry entry 1)
drying her hair

intransitive verb

: to become dry
waiting for the paint to dry
dryable
ˈdrī-ə-bəl How to pronounce dry (audio)
adjective

dry

3 of 3

noun

plural drys
1
: the condition of being dry (see dry entry 1) : dryness
2
: something dry
especially : a dry place
3
: prohibitionist

Synonyms

Adjective

Verb

Example Sentences

Adjective Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the milk and eggs. the dry heat of the desert We tried to stay dry in the rain by standing under a tree. The stream is bone dry. Are the clothes dry yet? The paint should be dry in a few hours. a stretch of dry weather a country with a very dry climate This plant does well in dry conditions. The chicken was dry and tasteless. Verb I'll wash the dishes if you dry them. Make sure you dry your hands. He dried himself with the towel. Stop crying and dry your eyes. I'll wash and you dry, okay? Your shirt is drying on the clothesline. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Fire officials believe the area’s hot, dry and windy weather will fan the flames overnight, but the fire is expected to remain within established control lines. oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Scores of small cities and towns are trucking in water because the taps have run dry. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Rather than buying it pre-cut (and potentially dry and definitely a lot more expensive), discover how to cut watermelon at home. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 When weather is dry and hot, there’s not enough natural feed to go around. Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 For subscribers:Taps have run dry in a major Mexico city for months. Maria Verza, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 Some federal pandemic relief funding is scheduled to last for years, but other allocations have already run dry. Katheryn Houghton, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 Many stretches of the Po river, which runs for more than 400 miles, have run dry. Reuters, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2022 Some landlords are already rationing hot water around the country, while fountains run dry. Ellen Francis, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
Verb
To cool and dry the grains before storing, frying or using in a cold salad, spread on a clean dish towel. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 For longer-lasting waves, add at least a golf-ball-size dollop of mousse to damp locks and blow-dry them smooth on low speed. Amber Kallor, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Aloe loves the sun and only requires water once a week, allowing the soil to dry completely in between. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 Last year, despite the historically low rainfall, the winery was able to dry-farm 75% of its vineyards. Hollie Stephens, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 Lam-Phaure says that this formula contains propylene glycol, a common ingredient found in gel formulas that doesn't dry down too quickly, giving you ample wiggle room to perfect your application. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 3 Sep. 2022 Just wipe the screen clean, then wipe again with the microfiber to dry the drops. Jon Langston And Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022 This article is part of a special issue on the future of Lake Powell looking at the reservoir as overallocation and severe drought dry the Colorado River. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 But even after 35 years, Swix’s super-functional portable models are still essential for properly cleaning skis, evenly applying wax, and allowing wax to dry uniformly afterward. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022
Noun
Pat corn dry and place in a freezer bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 What was really bleeding the Soviet Union dry was the arms race. David A. Andelman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Pat corn dry and place in a freezer bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Pat corn dry and place in a freezer bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2022 In the case of Ethereum, its Goerli testnet will undergo the merge and shift to proof-of-stake between August 6 and 12, serving as a final dry-run before the mainnet seeks to achieve the same thing in September. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2022 More than 800 square miles of the river have been exposed due to the dry-up, according to experts. ABC News, 18 July 2022 The towels passed the hand washing test with just a few pats on the hands and absorbed a bowl of water with ease, ensuring a drip-free dry. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 This hair dryer by BaByliss features nano titanium technology to help give your hair a quick dry and a long-lasting sleek finish. Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Verb, and Noun

Middle English, from Old English drȳge; akin to Old High German truckan dry, Old English drēahnian to drain

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dry was before the 12th century

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