arid — having little or no rain; too dry for plants to grow
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having little or no rain; too dry for plants to grow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈærɪd/
Korean meaning: 건조한, 메마른
Korean pronunciation: **에**리드
Example Sentences
- My wallet is as arid as the Sahara Desert after Black Friday shopping.
- The professor's arid lecture made me dream of rain... and escape.
- Plants struggle to survive in arid environments.
arid
ADJECTIVE//ˈærɪd//
having little or no rain; too dry for plants to grow
A farmer surveys his failed crops in the arid wasteland
A cowboy needs 'A RID' in the ARID desert!
In arid land, a rigid tree becomes vivid with life!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aridus' meaning 'dry,' derived from 'arere' meaning 'to be dry.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe dry, desert-like conditions.
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📝Examples
“My wallet is as arid as the Sahara Desert after Black Friday shopping.”
“The professor's arid lecture made me dream of rain... and escape.”
“Plants struggle to survive in arid environments.”
“The meeting was so arid that even the coffee fell asleep.”
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