dry

1a :  free or relatively free from a liquid and especially water Mix the dry indgredients first. as dry as a boneb :  not being in or under water happy to be on dry landc meteorology :  lacking precipitation or humidity a dry climate

2a :  characterized by exhaustion of a supply of liquid a dry wellb geology :  devoid of running water a dry ravinec :  devoid of natural moisture My throat was dry. dry leavesd :  no longer sticky or damp The paint isn't dry yet.e :  not giving milk a dry cowf :  lacking freshness :  staleg chemistry :  anhydrous

3a :  marked by the absence or scantiness of secretions a dry coughb :  not shedding or accompanied by tears a dry sob

4 obsolete :  involving no bloodshed or drowning I would fain die a dry death — William Shakespeare

5a :  marked by the absence of alcoholic beverages a dry partyb :  prohibiting the manufacture or distribution of alcoholic beverages a dry county

6 :  served or eaten without butter or margarine dry toast

7 alcohol a :  lacking sweetness :  sec dry champagneb :  having all or most sugar fermented to alcohol a dry wine dry beer

8a :  solid as opposed to liquid dry groceriesb :  reduced to powder or flakes :  dehydrated dry milk