Cool MateMeaning of Drought
A prolonged dry period with insufficient rainfall.
In simple words: A long period without rain.
Drought in a sentence
- The drought has caused severe water shortages across the region.
- Farmers are struggling due to the persistent drought affecting their crops.
- The government declared a state of emergency because of the ongoing drought.
- Wildlife is suffering as the drought dries up their natural habitats.
- After several months of drought, the rivers were barely flowing.
How to use Drought
Used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing weather or agriculture. More appropriate in scientific or environmental discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'out' - when it's a drought, water is out!
Related words
Collocations with Drought
- severe drought
- drought relief
- drought conditions
Synonyms for Drought
- dry spell
- aridity
- water shortage
Common mistakes with Drought
- Confused with 'droughts' for plural when referring to the phenomenon in general.
- Mispronouncing 'drought' as it is not pronounced like 'droughty'.
Drought appears in
Drought in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جفاف
فترة طويلة بدون أمطار.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খরা
অনেকদিন বৃষ্টি না হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Dürre
Eine lange Zeit ohne Regen.
- SpanishEspañol
Sequía
Un largo período sin lluvia.
- Persianفارسی
خشکسالی
یک دوره طولانی بدون باران.
- FrenchFrançais
Sécheresse
Une longue période sans pluie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सूखा
लंबे समय तक बारिश न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Siccità
Un lungo periodo senza pioggia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Seca
Um longo período sem chuva.
- RussianРусский
Засуха
Долгий период без дождя.
- Urduاردو
خشکسالی
بارش کے بغیر ایک طویل مدت۔
- Chinese中文
干旱
长时间没有雨。
More words like Drought
- Dry spell
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Drought
What does Drought mean?
A long period without rain.
What is the definition of Drought?
A prolonged dry period with insufficient rainfall.
How do you use Drought in a sentence?
The drought has caused severe water shortages across the region.
Can you give another example of Drought?
Farmers are struggling due to the persistent drought affecting their crops.
What are synonyms for Drought?
Common alternatives include dry spell, aridity, water shortage.
What is the opposite of Drought?
Opposite meanings include flood, plenty, abundance.
What words go with Drought?
It commonly pairs with severe drought, drought relief, drought conditions.
What are common mistakes when using Drought?
Confused with 'droughts' for plural when referring to the phenomenon in general. Mispronouncing 'drought' as it is not pronounced like 'droughty'.
How do you pronounce Drought?
US: //draʊt//, UK: //draʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Drought?
Used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing weather or agriculture. More appropriate in scientific or environmental discussions.
What CEFR level is Drought?
"Drought" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.