Definition of dry
drier
alsodryer
play \ˈdrī(-ə)r\;driest
alsodryest
play \ˈdrī-əst\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
drily
ordryly
adverbdryness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of dry in a Sentence
Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the milk and eggs.
the dry heat of the desert
We tried to stay dry in the rain by standing under a tree.
The stream is bone dry.
Are the clothes dry yet?
The paint should be dry in a few hours.
a stretch of dry weather
a country with a very dry climate
This plant does well in dry conditions.
The chicken was dry and tasteless.
Recent Examples of dry from the Web
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In a large bowl, mix the meat with egg, breadcrumbs, onion, green pepper, and dry seasonings.
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Cincinnati has one of the highest child poverty rates in the country, and more than 16,600 babies and toddlers in Greater Cincinnati do not have enough diapers to keep them clean, dry, and healthy.
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His deadpan persona is belied by the dry hilarity of his zingers.
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The masa foundation of each dish was lightly sweet and the chorizo sope was flavorful, if not on the dry side, while the pastor-style pork on our gordita was overcooked along the edges, coming off a tad chewy.
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Sediment washed down from the Appalachian Mountains and carried by shore currents piled into dry land 4,500 years ago.
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If your skin is on the dry side, James Read has the ideal solution: a nourishing coconut balm that somehow manages to impart a streak-free glow.
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Lightly spray the racks with the mop, particularly the areas that are looking a little dry.
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Check out these chocolate bon bons served over dry ice.
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Origin and Etymology of dry
Middle English, from Old English drȳge; akin to Old High German truckan dry, Old English drēahnian to drain
dry
Definition of dry
dried
;drying
transitive verb
: to make dry (see 1dry) drying her hair
intransitive verb
: to become dry waiting for the paint to dry
Examples of dry in a Sentence
I'll wash the dishes if you dry them.
Make sure you dry your hands.
He dried himself with the towel.
Stop crying and dry your eyes.
I'll wash and you dry, okay?
Your shirt is drying on the clothesline.
Recent Examples of dry from the Web
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Deals ahead Before the ink dried on Carr’s contract, speculation began on the impact for Matt Stafford and Kirk Cousins, both presently under contract only for this season.
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This spot in the Utah desert was once an ephemeral pond that came and went as the Jurassic seasons shifted from wet to dry.
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FDA has set guidance levels of 100 parts per billion (ppb) for candy and dried fruit and 50 ppb for fruit juices.
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Which is why OFD Foods recalled pouches of Mountain House Freeze Dried Spicy Southwest Breakfast Hash.
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The dish is a variation on a family favorite, in which their parents used dried Thai fish.
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At 4 p.m, people dried off and looked around and realized that the program had concluded.
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Fresh turmeric root is slightly spicier and brighter-tasting than its dried counterpart.
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Survival required him to learn all methods of preserving food—salting, drying, and freezing.
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Origin and Etymology of dry
see 1dry
dry
Definition of dry
drys
2 : something dry; especially : a dry place
3 : prohibitionist
Recent Examples of dry from the Web
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PARIS (AP) — Dries Van Noten went 80s, Rick Owens dabbled in abstract musing while sweltering celebrity guests such as model-actress Naomi Campbell got an exotic taste of wanderlust from Louis Vuitton.
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Clothing dries on a series of clotheslines strung across Cowger’s yard.
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At the grill, a 30-day dry-aged steak, Delmonico cut (from Hatfield Signature Beef in Maryville) sizzled.
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Clearly weighted towards Gitai's own liberal political stance, but incorporating a range of other views too, West of the Jordan River is a dry and sometimes depressing film, but informative and humane too.
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Q: My lawn is brown in spots and dries quickly during this hot weather.
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Pink-wine fans know there are a lot of choices in rosés, from sweet to sparkling to bone-dry.
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Breeders say the fleece is warmer and softer than wool, dries faster after being wet and is hypoallergenic.
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Getzlaf isn’t having the same kind of impact as past seasons but his three-game absence with a lower-body muscle injury and the Ducks’ power play running dry isn’t just coincidence.
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Origin and Etymology of dry
see 1dry
DRY Defined for English Language Learners
dry
playDefinition of dry for English Language Learners
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: having no or very little water or liquid
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: no longer wet
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: having no rain or little rain
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Definition of dry for English Language Learners
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: to remove water or moisture from (something or someone) : to make (something or someone) dry
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: to make plates, dishes, pots, etc., dry by rubbing them with a towel
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: to become dry
DRY Defined for Kids
Definition of dry for Students
drier
;driest
1 : not wet or moist Are the clothes dry?
2 : having little or no rain a dry climate
3 : not being in or under water dry land
4 : having little natural moisture a dry throat
5 : no longer liquid or sticky The paint is dry.
6 : containing no liquid a dry creek
7 : not giving milk a dry cow
8 : not producing desired results a dry spell
dryly
ordrily
adverbdryness
nounDefinition of dry for Students
dried
;drying
: to remove or lose any moisture Help me dry the dishes.
Medical Dictionary
dry
Medical Definition of dry
dried
;drying
transitive verb
: to make dryintransitive verb
: to become dry
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