Definitions For Dry
noun
- A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
verb
- Remove the moisture from and make dry
- Become dry or drier
- To remove water or moisture from (something or someone) : to make (something or someone) dry
- To make plates, dishes, pots, etc., dry by rubbing them with a towel
- To become dry
adjective
- Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
- Lacking warmth or emotional involvement
- Having a large proportion of strong liquor
- Humorously sarcastic or mocking
- (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
- Having no adornment or coloration
- Unproductive especially of the expected results
- Used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
- Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
- Not shedding tears
adjective
- Without a mucous or watery discharge
- (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
- Free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
- Not producing milk
- Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
- Lacking moisture or volatile components
Examples of Dry in a Sentence
- Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the milk and eggs.
- The dry heat of the desert
- We tried to stay dry in the rain by standing under a tree.
- I'll wash the dishes if you dry them.
- Make sure you dry your hands.
- He dried himself with the towel.
noun
- A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
verb
- Remove the moisture from and make dry
- Become dry or drier
- To remove water or moisture from (something or someone) : to make (something or someone) dry
- To make plates, dishes, pots, etc., dry by rubbing them with a towel
- To become dry
adjective
- Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
- Lacking warmth or emotional involvement
- Having a large proportion of strong liquor
- Humorously sarcastic or mocking
- (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
- Having no adornment or coloration
- Unproductive especially of the expected results
- Used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
- Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
- Not shedding tears
adjective
- Without a mucous or watery discharge
- (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
- Free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
- Not producing milk
- Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
- Lacking moisture or volatile components
- Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the milk and eggs.
- The dry heat of the desert
- We tried to stay dry in the rain by standing under a tree.
- I'll wash the dishes if you dry them.
- Make sure you dry your hands.
- He dried himself with the towel.