drought
Translation
drought, dry spell, scarcity
Examples
The country is suffering from a severe drought.
The country is suffering from a severe drought.
Farmers are worried about the long drought.
Farmers are worried about the long drought.
Grammar Patterns
((a severe/long)) ((drought)) a period of no rain The country is suffering from a severe drought.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dry spell, aridity; Antonyms: flood, deluge
Etymology
From Old English 'drūgaþ' meaning 'dryness', related to the word 'dry'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'drought' and 'dry' – they sound similar and are related. Picture dry, cracked ground with no water.