A new user has searched for ocean
The definition of dry
23 Definitions of: dry
-
- adjective, lacking moisture; not damp or wet
- adjective, having little or no rainfall
- adjective, not in or under water
- adjective, having the water drained away or evaporated
- adjective, not providing milk
- adjective, (of the eyes) free from tears
- adjective, a) in need of a drink; thirsty b) causing thirst
- adjective, eaten without butter, jam, etc
- adjective, (of a wine, cider, etc) not sweet
- adjective, pathol not accompanied by or producing a mucous or watery discharge
- adjective, consisting of solid as opposed to liquid substances or commodities
- adjective, without adornment; plain
- adjective, lacking interest or stimulation
- adjective, lacking warmth or emotion; cold
- adjective, (of wit or humour) shrewd and keen in an impersonal, sarcastic, or laconic way
- adjective, opposed to or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor for human consumption
- adjective, (of a ewe) without a lamb after the mating season
- adjective, electronics (of a soldered electrical joint) imperfect because the solder has not adhered to the metal, thus reducing conductance
- verb, to make or become dry or free from moisture
- verb, to preserve (meat, vegetables, fruit, etc) by removing the moisture
- noun, a Conservative politician who is considered to be a hard-liner. Compare wet
- noun, the dry the dry season
- noun, an informal word for prohibitionist, dry out, dry up
- Show me some examples of this word: dry
- Show me the etymology of the word: dry
| Synonyms: | monotonous, parch, droll, bare, drought, dehydrate, arid, thirsty, thirst, drain | And more... |
|---|---|---|
| Antonyms: | wet, interesting |
From Collins
©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of dry