English Explanatory Dictionary

dry spell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drawn-out period where the weather has been dry, for an abnormally long time; shorter and not as severe as a drought.
  2. A period or time where there is little activity, productivity, low income etc.
  3. A period of time without sexual intercourse.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

dry spell dry spells

Etymology

Originated around 1885–1890, from dry + spell (“a period of time”). Compare cold spell.

Related words

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