waterless

adjective

wa·​ter·​less ˈwȯ-tər-ləs How to pronounce waterless (audio)
ˈwä-
1
: lacking or destitute of water : dry
2
: not requiring water (as for cooling)
waterlessness noun

Examples of waterless in a Sentence

a remote and waterless desert cacti prefer a nearly waterless environment
Recent Examples on the Web While 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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“Waterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterless. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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