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 metro should dry out briefly Monday before another storm system moves in by midweek. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Mushy yellow leaves, squishy brown roots, and wet potting mix that won’t dry out are all signs something is wrong. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

Bathing too often strips natural oils and dries out the skin and coat. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Water sandals like Chacos or Keens work well in summer when trails dry out. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

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