dry spell

noun

: a period of dry weather

The flowers died during a dry spell.

Examples of dry spell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With five runs plated in Wednesday’s win, the Yankees, stuck in an extended offensive dry spell, have now scored at least four runs in consecutive games for the first time since July 9-12. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026

Lakes Mead and Powell, which provide water to around 40 million people, have seen levels decline for decades as climate change has brought the region’s longest dry spell for at least 1,200 years, experts said. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Watch the Forecast A soaking rain, particularly after a dry spell, in the days leading up to tomato harvest can damage the fruit. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Reasons for declining intimacy When a couple experiences an intimacy dry spell, medical professionals recommend evaluating physiological factors rather than jumping to conclusions about incompatibility. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for dry spell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel