dry

/dɹˈaɪ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
“dry land”
humorously sarcastic or mocking
“dry humor”
lacking moisture or volatile components
“dry paint”
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
“the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers”
not producing milk
“a dry cow”
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
“a dry white burgundy”
without a mucous or watery discharge
“a dry cough”
not shedding tears
“dry sobs”
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless- John Mason Brown
“a dry book”
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
“dry weight”
unproductive especially of the expected results
“a dry run”
having no adornment or coloration
“dry facts”

verb

noun

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