dry

[ drahy ]

/ draɪ /

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adjective, dri·er [drahy-er], /ˈdraɪ ər/, dri·est [drahy-ist]. /ˈdraɪ ɪst/.

free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.

having or characterized by little or no rain: a dry climate; the dry season.

characterized by absence, deficiency, or failure of natural or ordinary moisture.

not under, in, or on water: It was good to be on dry land.

not now containing or yielding water or other liquid; depleted or empty of liquid: The well is dry.

not yielding milk: a dry cow.

free from tears: dry eyes.

drained or evaporated away: a dry river.

desiring drink; thirsty: He was so dry he could hardly speak.

causing thirst: dry work.

served or eaten without butter, jam, etc.: dry toast.

(of cooked food) lacking enough moisture or juice to be satisfying or succulent.

(of bread and bakery products) stale.

of or relating to nonliquid substances or commodities: dry measure; dry provisions.

(of wines) not sweet.

(of a cocktail)

made with dry vermouth: a dry Manhattan.
made with relatively little dry vermouth: a dry martini.

characterized by or favoring prohibition of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors for use in beverages: a dry state.

(of British biscuits) not sweet.

plain; bald; unadorned: dry facts.

dull; uninteresting: a dry subject.

expressed in a straight-faced, matter-of-fact way: dry humor.

indifferent; cold; unemotional: a dry answer.

unproductive: The greatest of artists have dry years.

(of lumber) fully seasoned.

Building Trades.

(of masonry construction) built without fresh mortar or cement.
(of a wall, ceiling, etc., in an interior) finished without the use of fresh plaster.

Ceramics.

unglazed.
insufficiently glazed.

Art. hard and formal in outline, or lacking mellowness and warmth in color.

verb (used with object), dried, dry·ing.

to make dry; free from moisture: to dry the dishes.

verb (used without object), dried, dry·ing.

to become dry; lose moisture.

noun, plural drys, dries [drahyz]. /draɪz/.

a prohibitionist.

a dry place, area, or region.

Verb Phrases

dry out,

to make or become completely dry.
to undergo or cause to undergo detoxification from consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol.

dry up,

to make or become completely dry.
to cease to exist; evaporate.
Informal. to stop talking.
(in acting) to forget one's lines or part.

Idioms for dry

not dry behind the ears, immature; unsophisticated:Adult responsibilities were forced on him, although he was still not dry behind the ears.

Origin of dry

First recorded before 900; Middle English drie, Old English drȳge; akin to Dutch droog, German trocken; see drought

SYNONYMS FOR dry

20 tedious, barren, boring, tiresome, jejune.

29 dehydrate.

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ANTONYMS FOR dry

1 wet.

20 interesting.

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synonym study for dry

1. Dry, arid both mean without moisture. Dry is the general word indicating absence of water or freedom from moisture: a dry well; dry clothes. Arid suggests great or intense dryness in a region or climate, especially such as results in bareness or in barrenness: arid tracts of desert. 28. See evaporate.

OTHER WORDS FROM dry

dry·a·ble, adjectivedryly, adverbdryness, nouno·ver·dry, adjective

o·ver·dry·ly, adverbo·ver·dry·ness, nounpre·dry, verb (used with object), pre·dried, pre·dry·ing.re·dry, verb, re·dried, re·dry·ing.ul·tra·dry, adjectiveun·der·dry, verb (used with object), un·der·dried, un·der·dry·ing.un·dry, adjectiveun·dry·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby dry

Drusilla, Drusus, druthers, Druze, D.R.V., dry, dry abscess, dryad, dry adiabatic lapse rate, dryas, dry-as-dust

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Example sentences from the Web for dry

Fold the parchment paper with the dry ingredients in half and pour into the stand mixer.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Allow beans to cool completely then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rather, it was about exposing my shame, letting it dry out in the sun.
The Right's Rape Trolls vs. Lena Dunham|Emily Shire|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It's a bright, drinkable IPA made with dry American hops giving the nose hints of mango and passion fruit.
House of the Witch: The Renegade Craft Brewers of Panama|Jeff Campagna|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Our inner cities are stacks of dry leaves and lumber, waiting for a spark.
‘Why Have I Lost Control?’: Cory Booker in ’92 on Rodney King Echoes Ferguson|Cory Booker|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In an hour he was back again with a huge bundle of dry wood.
A Roving Commission|G. A. Henty
The road was hard and dry as there was a high March wind, although not at present a cold one.
The Red Cross Girls with Pershing to Victory|Margaret Vandercook
A dry branch snapped under Kerry's foot with the report of a toy pistol.
Southern Lights and Shadows|Various
When dry, it had been given further distinction by two or three coats of gold paint.
The Master's Violin|Myrtle Reed
Let it boil a little, then take it out, drain it over the saucepan, and dry it before the fire.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,|Mary Eaton

British Dictionary definitions for dry

dry

/ (draɪ) /

adjective drier, driest, dryer or dryest

lacking moisture; not damp or wet

having little or no rainfall

not in or under waterdry land

having the water drained away or evaporateda dry river

not providing milka dry cow

(of the eyes) free from tears

informal in need of a drink; thirsty
causing thirstdry work

eaten without butter, jam, etcdry toast

(of a wine, cider, etc) not sweet

pathol not accompanied by or producing a mucous or watery dischargea dry cough

consisting of solid as opposed to liquid substances or commodities

without adornment; plaindry facts

lacking interest or stimulationa dry book

lacking warmth or emotion; colda dry greeting

(of wit or humour) shrewd and keen in an impersonal, sarcastic, or laconic way

opposed to or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor for human consumptiona dry area

NZ (of a ewe) without a lamb after the mating season

electronics (of a soldered electrical joint) imperfect because the solder has not adhered to the metal, thus reducing conductance

verb dries, drying or dried

(when intr, often foll by off) to make or become dry or free from moisture

(tr) to preserve (meat, vegetables, fruit, etc) by removing the moisture

noun plural drys or dries

British informal a Conservative politician who is considered to be a hard-linerCompare wet (def. 10)

the dry Australian informal the dry season

US and Canadian an informal word for prohibitionist

Derived forms of dry

dryable, adjectivedryness, noun

Word Origin for dry

Old English drӯge; related to Old High German truckan, Old Norse draugr dry wood

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Idioms and Phrases with dry

dry

In addition to the idioms beginning with dry

dry as dust
dry behind the ears
dry out
dry run
dry up

also see:

cut and dried
hang out to dry
high and dry
keep one's powder dry
well's run dry

单词	dry
释义	dry [ drahy ] / draɪ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR dry ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, dri·er [drahy-er], /ˈdraɪ ər/, dri·est [drahy-ist]. /ˈdraɪ ɪst/. free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air. having or characterized by little or no rain: a dry climate; the dry season. characterized by absence, deficiency, or failure of natural or ordinary moisture. not under, in, or on water: It was good to be on dry land. not now containing or yielding water or other liquid; depleted or empty of liquid: The well is dry. not yielding milk: a dry cow. free from tears: dry eyes. drained or evaporated away: a dry river. desiring drink; thirsty: He was so dry he could hardly speak. causing thirst: dry work. served or eaten without butter, jam, etc.: dry toast. (of cooked food) lacking enough moisture or juice to be satisfying or succulent. (of bread and bakery products) stale. of or relating to nonliquid substances or commodities: dry measure; dry provisions. (of wines) not sweet. (of a cocktail) made with dry vermouth: a dry Manhattan. made with relatively little dry vermouth: a dry martini. characterized by or favoring prohibition of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors for use in beverages: a dry state. (of British biscuits) not sweet. plain; bald; unadorned: dry facts. dull; uninteresting: a dry subject. expressed in a straight-faced, matter-of-fact way: dry humor. indifferent; cold; unemotional: a dry answer. unproductive: The greatest of artists have dry years. (of lumber) fully seasoned. Building Trades. (of masonry construction) built without fresh mortar or cement. (of a wall, ceiling, etc., in an interior) finished without the use of fresh plaster. Ceramics. unglazed. insufficiently glazed. Art. hard and formal in outline, or lacking mellowness and warmth in color. verb (used with object), dried, dry·ing. to make dry; free from moisture: to dry the dishes. verb (used without object), dried, dry·ing. to become dry; lose moisture. noun, plural drys, dries [drahyz]. /draɪz/. a prohibitionist. a dry place, area, or region. Verb Phrases dry out, to make or become completely dry. to undergo or cause to undergo detoxification from consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol. dry up, to make or become completely dry. to cease to exist; evaporate. Informal. to stop talking. (in acting) to forget one's lines or part. Idioms for dry not dry behind the ears, immature; unsophisticated:Adult responsibilities were forced on him, although he was still not dry behind the ears. Origin of dry First recorded before 900; Middle English drie, Old English drȳge; akin to Dutch droog, German trocken; see drought SYNONYMS FOR dry 20 tedious, barren, boring, tiresome, jejune. 29 dehydrate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR dry ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR dry 1 wet. 20 interesting. SEE ANTONYMS FOR dry ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for dry 1. Dry, arid both mean without moisture. Dry is the general word indicating absence of water or freedom from moisture: a dry well; dry clothes. Arid suggests great or intense dryness in a region or climate, especially such as results in bareness or in barrenness: arid tracts of desert. 28. See evaporate. OTHER WORDS FROM dry dry·a·ble, adjectivedryly, adverbdryness, nouno·ver·dry, adjective o·ver·dry·ly, adverbo·ver·dry·ness, nounpre·dry, verb (used with object), pre·dried, pre·dry·ing.re·dry, verb, re·dried, re·dry·ing.ul·tra·dry, adjectiveun·der·dry, verb (used with object), un·der·dried, un·der·dry·ing.un·dry, adjectiveun·dry·a·ble, adjective Words nearby dry Drusilla, Drusus, druthers, Druze, D.R.V., dry, dry abscess, dryad, dry adiabatic lapse rate, dryas, dry-as-dust Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for dry Fold the parchment paper with the dry ingredients in half and pour into the stand mixer. Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding\|Carla Hall\|December 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Allow beans to cool completely then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to dry. Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole\|Carla Hall\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Rather, it was about exposing my shame, letting it dry out in the sun. The Right's Rape Trolls vs. Lena Dunham\|Emily Shire\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It's a bright, drinkable IPA made with dry American hops giving the nose hints of mango and passion fruit. House of the Witch: The Renegade Craft Brewers of Panama\|Jeff Campagna\|November 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our inner cities are stacks of dry leaves and lumber, waiting for a spark. ‘Why Have I Lost Control?’: Cory Booker in ’92 on Rodney King Echoes Ferguson\|Cory Booker\|November 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In an hour he was back again with a huge bundle of dry wood. A Roving Commission\|G. A. Henty The road was hard and dry as there was a high March wind, although not at present a cold one. The Red Cross Girls with Pershing to Victory\|Margaret Vandercook A dry branch snapped under Kerry's foot with the report of a toy pistol. Southern Lights and Shadows\|Various When dry, it had been given further distinction by two or three coats of gold paint. The Master's Violin\|Myrtle Reed Let it boil a little, then take it out, drain it over the saucepan, and dry it before the fire. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,\|Mary Eaton British Dictionary definitions for dry dry / (draɪ) / adjective drier, driest, dryer or dryest lacking moisture; not damp or wet having little or no rainfall not in or under waterdry land having the water drained away or evaporateda dry river not providing milka dry cow (of the eyes) free from tears informal in need of a drink; thirsty causing thirstdry work eaten without butter, jam, etcdry toast (of a wine, cider, etc) not sweet pathol not accompanied by or producing a mucous or watery dischargea dry cough consisting of solid as opposed to liquid substances or commodities without adornment; plaindry facts lacking interest or stimulationa dry book lacking warmth or emotion; colda dry greeting (of wit or humour) shrewd and keen in an impersonal, sarcastic, or laconic way opposed to or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor for human consumptiona dry area NZ (of a ewe) without a lamb after the mating season electronics (of a soldered electrical joint) imperfect because the solder has not adhered to the metal, thus reducing conductance verb dries, drying or dried (when intr, often foll by off) to make or become dry or free from moisture (tr) to preserve (meat, vegetables, fruit, etc) by removing the moisture noun plural drys or dries British informal a Conservative politician who is considered to be a hard-linerCompare wet (def. 10) the dry Australian informal the dry season US and Canadian an informal word for prohibitionist See also dry out, dry up Derived forms of dry dryable, adjectivedryness, noun Word Origin for dry Old English drӯge; related to Old High German truckan, Old Norse draugr dry wood Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with dry dry In addition to the idioms beginning with dry dry as dust dry behind the ears dry out dry run dry up also see: cut and dried hang out to dry high and dry keep one's powder dry well's run dry The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to dry dusty, arid, torrid, parched, barren, bare, stale, dehydrated, simple, dreary, sharp, sour, salty, harsh, exhaust, drain, wilt, sear, evaporate, blot
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