Dryness

Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪnəs/

Dryness (noun)

  1. The state of having little or no water, so something feels not wet.
  2. A condition where skin becomes rough or tight because it has too little moisture.
  3. A lack of moisture in air or soil, often causing plants or materials to dry out.

Examples

  • The dryness harmed the crops in the field.
  • Dryness makes the river levels fall quickly.