a remote and waterless desert
cacti prefer a nearly waterless environment
Recent Examples on the WebWhile urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022 Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage.—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for waterless
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of waterless was
before the 12th century
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