dry heat

noun

: hot temperatures with little moisture in the air
the desert's dry heat

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But this farm in landlocked Burkina Faso is part of national efforts to reduce overall reliance on imports and adapt to an ever-harsher climate in the dry heat of Africa’s Sahel region. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 In the thick of summer, dry heat waves are more common in the northern and western parts of the region — like in Spokane. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Crews are scrambling to gain ground before temperatures climb back into the 90s later this week –– with dry heat potentially fueling even more dangerous conditions. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Despite the dry heat, Texas is known for many of its swimming holes—some more secret than others. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry heat

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“Dry heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20heat. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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