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/
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
The arid desert stretched endlessly with cracked earth and no sign of water.
A cowboy needs 'A RID' in the ARID desert!
In arid land, a rigid tree becomes vivid with life!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
arid (Latin aridus, from arere 'to be dry') + -id (adjective suffix) = arid (adjective meaning dry or lacking moisture)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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