Cool MateMeaning of Dry spell
A prolonged period of little or no rain or a lack of something desired.
In simple words: A period without rain or something lacking.
Dry spell in a sentence
- The farmers are worried about the dry spell affecting their crops.
- After a long dry spell, the rain finally came and refreshed the earth.
- She experienced a creative dry spell that left her feeling uninspired.
- The team broke their dry spell and won the championship after five years.
- During the summer, we often have a dry spell with no rain in sight.
How to use Dry spell
Used in both formal and informal contexts, typically for weather and metaphorically for lack of success. Avoid in casual conversations unless speaking about weather.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'dry' as no moisture and 'spell' as a period, like a dry season.
Related words
Collocations with Dry spell
- experience a dry spell
- end a dry spell
- long dry spell
- creative dry spell
- economic dry spell
Common mistakes with Dry spell
- Confused with 'drought', which is more severe and long-term.
- Used incorrectly in contexts unrelated to lack of water or success.
Dry spell appears in
Dry spell in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فترة جفاف
فترة بدون مطر أو شيء ناقص.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খরা
বৃষ্টি বা কোনো কিছুর অভাবের সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Dürreperiode
Eine Zeit ohne Regen oder etwas Fehlendes.
- SpanishEspañol
Sequía
Un período sin lluvia o algo que falta.
- Persianفارسی
دوره خشکی
یک دوره بدون باران یا چیزی که کمبود دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Période de sécheresse
Une période sans pluie ou sans quelque chose qui manque.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सूखा दौर
बारिश या किसी चीज़ की कमी का दौर।
- ItalianItaliano
Periodo di siccità, Periodo di magra
Un periodo senza pioggia o in cui manca qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Período de seca, Maré de azar
Um período sem chuva ou algo que está faltando.
- RussianРусский
Засуха, Затишье
Период без дождя или чего-то недостающего.
- Urduاردو
خشک سالی، قحطی
بارش کے بغیر یا کسی چیز کی کمی کا دورانیہ۔
- Chinese中文
干旱期, 缺乏期
没下雨的一段时间，或者缺了点啥。
More s like Dry spell
- DroughtB2
A prolonged dry period with insufficient rainfall.
- Famine
- VisibleB2
Able to be seen; not hidden or obscured.
- HumidB1
Having a high level of moisture in the air.
- ScorchB1
To burn the surface of something with heat.
- CloudA2
a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water
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Frequently asked questions about Dry spell
What does Dry spell mean?
A period without rain or something lacking.
What is the definition of Dry spell?
A prolonged period of little or no rain or a lack of something desired.
How do you use Dry spell in a sentence?
The farmers are worried about the dry spell affecting their crops.
Can you give another example of Dry spell?
After a long dry spell, the rain finally came and refreshed the earth.
What are synonyms for Dry spell?
Common alternatives include drought, dry season, period of inactivity, streak, famine.
What words go with Dry spell?
It commonly pairs with experience a dry spell, end a dry spell, long dry spell, creative dry spell, economic dry spell.
What are common mistakes when using Dry spell?
Confused with 'drought', which is more severe and long-term. Used incorrectly in contexts unrelated to lack of water or success.
How do you pronounce Dry spell?
US: //draɪ spɛl//, UK: //draɪ spɛl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dry spell?
Used in both formal and informal contexts, typically for weather and metaphorically for lack of success. Avoid in casual conversations unless speaking about weather.