Drought
Definition
(noun) A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortage
Examples
“In the sci-fi novel, a drought-stricken land forced humans to move beneath the ocean for water.”
“We kept watering the tomatoes until the drought hit.”
“By August, the drought had left the creek bone-dry.”
“Drought has made this summer miserable for ranchers near El Paso.”
“After two weeks of drought, the city cut back lawn watering.”
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