WATERLESS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

waterless

adjective

ˈwȯ-tər-ləs

Definition of waterless

as in dry

marked by little or no precipitation or humidity cacti prefer a nearly waterless environment

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Recent Examples of waterless While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022 Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage. — Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for waterless

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterless

Adjective

How to Store Muffins and Quick Bread When storing yeast bread, the storage environment needs to be dry so the bread maintains the crusty exterior.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
The shelves are stocked with crayons, markers, construction paper, notebooks, folders, binders, dry-erase markers and other classroom materials.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

The shampoo felt nourishing, not drying, and my thirsty locks guzzled the conditioner and leave-in.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
In her Tinker Bell costume, Ashley seems as thirsty for a peach as Shamea is, reveling in the opportunity to tell her side of the story but obviously sprinkling her own fairy dust of exaggeration into the narrative.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of thirsty

Adjective

In arid regions that support outdoor succulents, these plants create a nice ground cover.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
Earlier measures to combat desertification across its arid northern regions included sand-fixing methods like straw, plastic barriers, and pollen-heavy shrubs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026