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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

drought

/draʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does drought mean?

noun

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortage, especially in agriculture or industry. A state of severe water shortage.

Example

"The drought had a devastating impact on the local farmers, who relied heavily on irrigation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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