waterless — Lacking water completely; extremely dry or arid. Describing an environment or condition without any water supply.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Lacking water completely; extremely dry or arid. Describing an environment or condition without any water supply.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːtərlɪs/
Korean meaning: 물이 없는, 건조한
Korean pronunciation: 워-터-리스 (강세: 워)
Example Sentences
- My roommate used waterless shampoo for three days and now looks like a scarecrow.
- The waterless planet Mars has always fascinated scientists.
- She tried waterless car washing but ended up with more dust than before.
waterless
ADJECTIVE//ˈwɔːtərlɪs//
Lacking water completely; extremely dry or arid. Describing an environment or condition without any water supply.
Lacking water completely; extremely dry or arid. Describing an environment or condition without any water supply.
In lands so waterless, he remains fearless!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining the Old English word 'waeter' (water) with the suffix '-less' meaning 'without' or 'lacking.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My roommate used waterless shampoo for three days and now looks like a scarecrow.”
“The waterless planet Mars has always fascinated scientists.”
“She tried waterless car washing but ended up with more dust than before.”
“The waterless valleys of Death Valley present unique challenges for hikers.”
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