Drought Definition

drout
droughts
noun
droughts
A long period of abnormally low rainfall, especially one that adversely affects growing or living conditions.
American Heritage
A prolonged period of dry weather; lack of rain.
Webster's New World
A prolonged or serious shortage or deficiency.
Webster's New World
Thirst.
Webster's New World
(by extension, informal) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.
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Other Word Forms of Drought

Noun

Singular:
drought
Plural:
droughts

Origin of Drought

  • Middle English from Old English drūgoth drȳge dry

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old English drūġaþ.

    From Wiktionary

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