dry

adjective
UK: /draɪ/
US: /draɪ/

  1. Not wet or containing moisture; lacking water.

    1. The towel is dry now, you can use it after your shower. [ ] [ ]
    2. The land is very dry because there hasn't been any rain lately. [ ] [ ]

  2. Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

    1. The lesson was so dry that I almost fell asleep in class. [ ] [ ]
    2. His dry sense of humor is not appreciated by everyone he meets. [ ] [ ]

  3. A dry wine that doesn't taste sweet.

    1. I prefer a dry white wine with my fish, it complements the taste. [ ] [ ]
    2. This dry red wine is excellent, it pairs perfectly with this steak. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

arid parched dull boring
dry verb

  1. To make something become dry.

    1. Dry your hands with a towel after washing them. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a machine to dry the clothes faster, because of the rain. [ ] [ ]

  2. To become dry.

    1. The paint will dry quickly if we open the windows to let air flow. [ ] [ ]
    2. After washing, let your hair dry naturally instead of using a dryer. [ ] [ ]
dry noun

  1. An area or period without rain.

    1. Farmers are worried about the dry because crops need water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The long dry has led to water shortages in several local communities. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dry" in English means: Not wet or containing moisture; lacking water., Lacking interest or excitement; dull., A dry wine that doesn't taste sweet..

The phonetic transcription of "dry" is /draɪ/ in British English and /draɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dry": arid, parched, dull, boring.

Example usage of "dry": "The towel is dry now, you can use it after your shower.". More examples on the page.