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.
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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151. The dry weather turned the soil into/to concrete.
152. Do you like sweet or dry sherry?
153. The road is only negotiable in the dry season.
154. This hair conditioner is excellent for revitalizing dry, lifeless hair.
155. Investment could dry up and that could cause the economy to falter.
156. The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer.
157. They had some hot drinks to wash down their dry muffins.
158. The outlook for today is cloudy and dry at first with showers later.
159. The month began and ended quite dry, but the middle fortnight saw nearly 100mm of rain fall nationwide.
160. Contained within the rock strata is evidence that the region was intensely dry 15,000 years ago.
161. It'll take about 30 minutes to dry but I'd allow a safety margin of, say, another 10 minutes.
162. There had been no rain for months and the land was bone dry.
163. As long as we don't have any accident, I think we'll be home and dry by tonight.
164. I'm no sailor and I couldn't wait to reach dry land.
165. Dip the bread briefly in water, then squeeze it dry.
166. The West is bleeding poorer countries dry through interest payments on their debts.
167. A dry champagne makes the ideal accompaniment for/to this dish.
168. As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up.
169. The problem may not arise, but there's no harm in keeping our powder dry.
170. Breakfast consisted of dry bread and a cup of tea.
171. Please rub the surface of the test tube dry before doing the experiment.
172. When the travel company went bankrupt, many holidaymakers were left high and dry abroad or waiting at the airport.
173. A cold usually starts with a streaming nose and dry throat.
174. They offered no apology, just a dry explanation for the delay.
175. He was a man of few words with a delightful dry sense of humour.
176. Paint one side, leave it to dry, and then paint the other.
177. The crew was on the beach while the ship was in dry dock.
178. Mrs Brown hung the washing on the line to dry.
179. Such cars, however, do grip the road well,[sentencedict.com] even in the dry.
180. An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and actresses got off.