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- Dictionarydrought/draʊt/
noun
- 1. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water: "the cause of Europe's recent droughts"
- 2. thirst: archaic, dialect "I asked for something to slake my drought"
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5 days ago · How to use drought in a sentence. a period of dryness especially when prolonged; specifically : one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth… See the full definition
5 days ago · drought, lack or insufficiency of rain for an extended period that causes a considerable hydrologic (water) imbalance and, consequently, water shortages, crop damage, streamflow reduction, and depletion of groundwater and soil moisture.
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2 days ago · A drought is a period of below-average precipitation in a given region, resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply that can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region (Wikipedia).
2 days ago · ˈdraft. ˈdrȧft. chiefly British variant of draft. Medical Definition. draught, draughty. chiefly British variant of draft, drafty. More from Merriam-Webster on draught.
3 days ago · Droughts, historically natural phenomena, are becoming increasingly influenced by human activities. While nature dictates their onset through decreased rainfall, human actions are exacerbating these conditions, leading to more frequent and severe droughts.
