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dry

Pronunciation: [/ˈdɹaɪ̯/]

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dry: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use dry in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “weather”

(adjective) when there is no moisture or water. Like when you touch something and it doesn't feel wet at all.

Example

The clothes were dry after being hung out in the sun all afternoon.

Example

The towel was still wet after being left out in the rain.

Example

Is the desert usually hot and dry?

Context: “dish”

(verb) to remove water from something. Like when you wring out a sponge or when the sun dries your clothes.

Example

Please dry the dishes and put them away.

Example

Don't forget to dry your hair before going outside.

Example

Can you dry the vegetables after washing them?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to become lacking in sentiment or emotion. Like when someone is not showing any feelings or excitement.

Example

Her voice sounded dry as she spoke about the movie she watched.

Example

He didn't want to sound dry during his speech, so he added some jokes.

Example

Why did his response seem so dry and emotionless?

Context: “humor”

(adjective) when humor is witty or clever but lacks warmth or emotion. Like when a joke is not funny to some people but cleverly done.

Example

His dry sense of humor always catches people off guard with his witty remarks.

Example

Some people find dry jokes boring because they prefer more emotional humor.

Example

Do you enjoy dry humor or do you prefer jokes with emotion?

How to pronounce dry

Pronunciation: [/ˈdɹaɪ̯/]

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