Meaning of the word drought in English

What does drought mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drought

US /draʊt/
UK /draʊt/
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Noun

1.

a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

Example:
The region is experiencing a severe drought.
Farmers are worried about the long drought affecting their crops.
2.

a prolonged absence of something specified

Example:
The team is currently experiencing a scoring drought.
After a long drought of new ideas, the company finally innovated.