Simple meaning
What does Drought mean?
Drought means a long time with little rain.
Dictionary definition
A long period with very little rain, causing water shortage.
Example sentences
Drought in a sentence
easy
The drought dried up small ponds.
medium
Farmers planned carefully during the drought.
hard
News reports explained how drought affects crops and wildlife.
Synonyms
Words like Drought
dry spellUse for a period with very little rain.
water shortageUse for the condition caused by drought.
Antonyms
Opposite words
floodUse when there is too much water.
rainfallUse when rain is sufficient or heavy.
Word family
Drought word family
Base word
drought
noun
droughts
More than one period of severe dryness.
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What does drought mean?
Drought is extended dryness that can limit water and crops.
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