Drought: meaning, definitions and examples
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drought
[ draʊt ]
weather
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
Synonyms
arid period, dry spell, water shortage
Examples of usage
- The drought in California has caused water restrictions for residents.
- Farmers are struggling to grow crops due to the ongoing drought.
- Many regions around the world are experiencing severe drought conditions.
- The drought has affected the local ecosystem, leading to wildlife struggles.
- Efforts are being made to conserve water during the drought.
Translations
Translations of the word "drought" in other languages:
🇵🇹 seca
🇮🇳 सूखा (sukha)
🇩🇪 Dürre
🇮🇩 kekeringan
🇺🇦 посуха
🇵🇱 susza
🇯🇵 干ばつ (kanbatsu)
🇫🇷 sécheresse
🇪🇸 sequía
🇹🇷 kuraklık
🇰🇷 가뭄 (gamum)
🇸🇦 جفاف (jafaf)
🇨🇿 sucho
🇸🇰 sucho
🇨🇳 干旱 (gānhàn)
🇸🇮 suša
🇮🇸 þurrkur
🇰🇿 құрғақшылық (qurğaqşılıq)
🇬🇪 გვალვა (gvalva)
🇦🇿 quraqlıq
🇲🇽 sequía
Etymology
The word 'drought' originates from the Old English word 'drugoth', which means 'dryness'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe a period of unusually low rainfall. Droughts have been a recurring natural phenomenon throughout history, impacting agriculture, economies, and ecosystems. The severity and frequency of droughts have become a growing concern due to climate change and human activities.