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/
Noun
1.
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
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The region is experiencing a severe drought.
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Farmers are worried about the long drought affecting their crops.
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2.
a prolonged absence of something specified
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The team is currently experiencing a scoring drought.
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After a long drought of new ideas, the company finally innovated.
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