dry

adjectiveA2US /ˈdɹaɪ̯/

Free from or lacking moisture.
Unable to produce a liquid, as water, (petrochemistry) oil, or (agriculture) milk.
Built without or lacking mortar.
Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
Athirst, eager.figuratively
Free from or lacking alcohol or alcoholic beverages.
Describing an area where sales of alcoholic or strong alcoholic beverages are banned.
Free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness, particularly

Free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness

Low in sugar; lacking sugar; unsweetened.
Amusing without showing amusement.
Lacking interest, boring.
Of a board or flop: Not permitting the creation of many or of strong hands.
Exhibiting precise execution lacking delicate contours or soft transitions of color.

Not using afterburners or water injection for increased thrust.
Involving computations rather than work with biological or chemical matter.derogatory
Free from applied audio effects (especially reverb).
Without a usual complement or consummation; impotent.

Without a usual complement or consummation; impotent.

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Example sentences224 results

Bring me a dry towel.

It is hot, no doubt, but then the heat is dry.