Synonym: arid, parched, thirsty, wet. Similar words: dry up, sundry, laundry. Meaning: [draɪ] n. a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages. v. 1. remove the moisture from and make dry 2. become dry or drier. adj. 1. free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet 2. humorously sarcastic or mocking 3. lacking moisture or volatile components 4. opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages 5. not producing milk 6. (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation 7. without a mucous or watery discharge 8. not shedding tears 9. lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless 10. used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones 11. unproductive especially of the expected results 12. having no adornment or coloration 13. (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish 14. having a large proportion of strong liquor 15. lacking warmth or emotional involvement 16. practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
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121. Leave the paint to dry between applications.
122. We have both sweet and dry sherry.
123. During dormancy the plants must be kept very dry.
124. Use dry sticks and twigs to start a fire.
125. Let your shoes dry completely before putting them on.
126. A dry laugh echoed down the telephone wire.
127. I sank gratefully into the warm, dry bed.
128. The kids ran upstairs to change into dry clothes.
129. The weather forecast is for dry, sunny spells.
130. The sun is baking the ground dry.
131. He patted his face dry with a towel.
132. I'll dry up if you wash the dishes.
133. Three days into production, the kitty had run dry.
134. The North will be dry and bright.
135. Store grains and cereals in a cool, dry place.
136. You can use this towel to dry your hands.
137. Water the young plants carefully during dry spells.
138. The dry branch snapped in the wind.
139. Pat it dry with a soft towel.
140. The rains had failed and the rivers were dry.
141. The Yellow River is beginning to run dry.
142. The river ran dry last summer.
143. The trees were in bad shape from dry rot.
144. Shall I dry up these glasses?
145. Shampoo your hair and dry it.
146. Long dry periods wasted the land.
147. The ship is in dry dock.
148. Clean the metal with a soft dry cloth. Sentencedict.com
149. The water all boiled dry.
150. The usurers are leeches;they have drained us dry.