Waterless

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtərləs/

Definitions of waterless

adjective describing something that lacks or is without water

Example Sentences

A1 The desert is a waterless place.

A2 The waterless landscape stretched out as far as the eye could see.

B1 The waterless conditions in the region made it difficult for crops to grow.

B2 The waterless desert was a harsh environment for any living creature.

C1 The waterless terrain presented a challenge for the explorers as they searched for a water source.

C2 The expedition faced the daunting task of crossing the vast, waterless expanse of land.

Examples of waterless in a Sentence

formal The waterless desert stretched for miles without a drop of moisture in sight.

informal I forgot my water bottle at home, now I'm stuck in this waterless heat.

slang This waterless situation is really starting to bum me out.

figurative Her heart felt waterless after the breakup, devoid of any emotion or love.

Grammatical Forms of waterless

• past tense: waterlessed
• plural: waterlesses
• comparative: more waterless
• superlative: most waterless
• present tense: waterless
• future tense: will be waterless
• perfect tense: have been waterless
• continuous tense: is being waterless
• singular: waterless
• positive degree: waterless
• infinitive: to be waterless
• gerund: waterlessing
• participle: waterlessed

Origin and Evolution of waterless

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'waterless' originated from Old English, where 'wæterlēas' was used to describe something without water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'waterless' has retained its original meaning of lacking water, but it is now commonly used in various contexts beyond just the literal absence of water.