Dry spell

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹaɪ ˈspɛɫ/

Dry spell (noun)

  1. A time when there is little or no rain.
  2. A period when something you want does not happen, such as sales or good results.

Examples

  • The garden suffers during a dry spell.
  • Farmers worry when a dry spell lasts too long.