dehydration

noun

de·​hy·​dra·​tion ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 

: the process of dehydrating

especially : an abnormal depletion of body fluids

Examples of dehydration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cleveland Clinic also warns about dehydration during heat therapy, a real consideration in a busy household routine. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Cleveland Clinic advises a low-and-slow approach, warns about dehydration and recommends infrared sauna sessions below 30 minutes and only three to four times weekly. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Animals were confined in overcrowded cages, covered in feces and suffered starvation, dehydration, open wounds and untreated medical conditions, Hochman said. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The visits mainly addressed dehydration, minor cuts and scrapes and pre-existing medical conditions. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dehydration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

dehydration

noun

de·​hy·​dra·​tion ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən 

: the process of dehydrating

especially : an abnormal depletion of body fluids