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drought

Pronunciation: [draʊt]

Word

Learn how to use drought in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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Last year, the drought caused many crops to fail, leaving farmers worried.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce drought

Pronunciation: [draʊt]

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