drought

/draʊt/

prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall

The drought has caused severe water shortages in the region.

A prolonged lack of rain has led to a critical lack of water.

general

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and adverse impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and human activities.

Farmers are struggling due to the ongoing drought.

The lack of rain has made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

The drought has turned the landscape into a barren wasteland.

The prolonged dry spell has left the area dry and lifeless.

Droughts can be classified as meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, or socioeconomic based on their impacts.

Collocations

severe droughtan extreme lack of raindrought-resistant cropsplants that can survive with little waterdrought conditionsenvironmental state caused by prolonged dryness

a region frequently affected by droughts

efforts to mitigate the effects of drought

Use 'drought' to describe prolonged dryness affecting water supply, agriculture, or ecosystems.

Do not use 'drought' for short-term dryness; it refers to prolonged periods.

From Middle English 'drouht,' from Old English 'drūgoth,' meaning 'dryness, drought,' from Proto-Germanic 'drūgithō.'

The term is commonly used in environmental and agricultural contexts to describe prolonged dry periods with significant impacts.

drought

prolonged dryness

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