dry

dry · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Free from moisture or liquid; not wet.

  2. 2.

    (Of weather or climate) Having little or no rainfall.

  3. 3.

    (Of humor) Subtle, understated, and delivered in a serious manner.

  4. 4.

    (Of wine) Not sweet.

  5. 5.

    Prohibiting the sale of alcohol.

  6. 6.

    To make or become dry; to remove moisture from.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dry run — A practice or rehearsal
  • •
    dry up — To stop talking; to become completely dry
  • •
    high and dry — Stranded; abandoned
  • •
    bone dry — Completely dry
  • •
    dry out — To become sober; to remove moisture

Related words

Antonyms: damp, humid, moist, wet
See also: arid, moisture, wet
Synonyms: arid, dehydrated, parched, waterless

Etymology

From Old English dryge, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch droog and German trocken.