drought
Pronunciation: [draʊt]
Word
Context: “environment”
(noun) a long period without rain that can cause the ground to become very dry. When there isn’t enough water for plants and animals, it can be difficult for them to survive.
Example
The farmers were relieved when the drought finally ended and the rains returned.
Example
Last year, the drought caused many crops to fail, leaving farmers worried.
Example
How does a drought affect our water supply?
Context: “figurative”
(noun) a situation where there is a lack of something, like ideas or creativity. It can happen when you can’t think of any new thoughts or when something important is missing.
Example
After months of writing, she finally broke her drought of ideas and created a new story.
Example
He experienced a drought of creativity and couldn't come up with any fresh concepts for his art.
Example
What do you do when you hit a drought in your writing?
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