drought

drought · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

  2. 2.

    A prolonged absence or shortage of something.

Forms

plural: droughts

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    drought-stricken — severely affected by lack of water
  • •
    drought-resistant — able to survive with little water

Related words

Antonyms: deluge, flood
See also: dry, flood, rain
Synonyms: aridity, dry spell, dryness

Etymology

From Old English drugað ("dryness, drought"), from drūgian ("to dry up"). Related to dry.