Drought

Pronunciation: /ˈdraʊt/

Drought (noun)

  1. A long time without enough rain, causing water shortages.

Examples

  • A drought can lead to water shortages in many regions.
  • A drought is a long dry period without rain.

Common collocations: severe drought, drought conditions, drought relief

Synonyms of Drought

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Drought

  • — A flood is an excess of water, the opposite of drought.
  • — Rainfall indicates water abundance, contrasting with drought.