Pronunciation: /draɪ/

Definitions of dry

verb verb shows an action or a state of being, in this case 'dry' can also be a verb meaning to remove moisture from something

Example Sentences

A1 I dry my clothes on a line outside.

A2 She dried her hair with a towel.

B1 The sun will help dry the wet paint on the wall.

B2 After washing the dishes, remember to dry them with a clean towel.

C1 The desert air was so dry that my skin felt parched.

C2 The chef carefully dried the herbs before adding them to the dish.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'dry' describes something that lacks moisture or is not wet

Example Sentences

A1 My hands are dry after washing them with soap.

A2 The desert is very dry with little to no rainfall.

B1 The bread was dry and stale, so I didn't enjoy eating it.

B2 The dry climate in Arizona makes it a popular destination for retirees.

C1 The wine connoisseur could detect the hints of dry oak in the aged red wine.

C2 The comedian's dry sense of humor left the audience in stitches.

Examples of dry in a Sentence

formal The desert climate is known for its consistently dry conditions.

informal Make sure to hang your clothes outside to dry in the sun.

slang I forgot my umbrella and got completely soaked in the rain, now I'm all dry.

figurative His sense of humor was so dry, it left everyone in the room laughing.

Grammatical Forms of dry

past tense

dried

plural

dries

comparative

drier

superlative

driest

present tense

dry

future tense

will dry

perfect tense

has dried

continuous tense

is drying

singular

dry

positive degree

dry

infinitive

to dry

gerund

drying

participle

drying

Origin and Evolution of dry

First Known Use: 0888 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dry' originated from the Old English word 'dryge' which meant 'free from moisture'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dry' has evolved to not only describe the absence of moisture but also to imply lack of emotion or humor, as in a 'dry sense of humor'.