dryasdust

adjective

dry·​as·​dust ˈdrī-əz-ˌdəst How to pronounce dryasdust (audio)
: boring
dryasdust noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dryasdust was circa 1872

Dictionary Entries Near dryasdust

Cite this Entry

“Dryasdust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryasdust. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!