dry out

verb

dried out; drying out; dries out

intransitive verb

: to undergo an extended period of withdrawal from alcohol or drug use especially at a special clinic

Examples of dry out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cracks might have formed as Mars dried out billions of years ago. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Its intuitive control panel and easy-to-pair smart app make this particular dehumidifier a solid addition for anyone who needs to dry out their home. —Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025

Every Day Houseplants dry out faster outdoors due to the intense levels of heat and more air circulation. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025

Drier weather expected for weekend, Mother’s Day A high-pressure system will bring dry weather on Friday, allowing the metro to begin to dry out. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dry out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Medical Definition

dry-out

1 of 2 adjective

ˈdrī-ˌau̇t 

: providing detoxification treatment

checked into a dry-out clinic

dry out

2 of 2 transitive verb

(ˈ)drī-ˈau̇t 

: to subject to withdrawal from the use of alcohol or drugs : detoxify sense 2

intransitive verb

: to undergo an extended period of withdrawal from alcohol or drug use especially at a special clinic : detoxify