Dry: meaning, definitions and examples

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dry

[ draɪ ]

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weather

Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.

Synonyms

arid, dehydrated, parched

Examples of usage

The desert air was dry and hot.
After the rain stopped, the sun came out and dried the wet clothes.

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laundry

Remove the moisture from (something); make it dry.

Synonyms

dehydrate, desiccate, evaporate

Examples of usage

She dried her hair with a towel.
Hang the clothes outside to dry in the sun.

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humor

A witty remark; a clever or amusing comment.

Synonyms

amusing, clever, witty

Examples of usage

She always has a dry sense of humor.
His jokes are known for their dry wit.

Translations

Translations of the word "dry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seco

🇮🇳 सूखा

🇩🇪 trocken

🇮🇩 kering

🇺🇦 сухий

🇵🇱 suchy

🇯🇵 乾いた

🇫🇷 sec

🇪🇸 seco

🇹🇷 kuru

🇰🇷 건조한

🇸🇦 جاف

🇨🇿 suchý

🇸🇰 suchý

🇨🇳 干

🇸🇮 suh

🇮🇸 þurr

🇰🇿 құрғақ

🇬🇪 მშრალი

🇦🇿 quru

🇲🇽 seco

Word origin

The word 'dry' has Old English origins, with roots in the word 'dryge'. Over time, the meaning of 'dry' has expanded beyond just the absence of moisture to include humor and wit. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing weather conditions to laundry techniques.