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October 11, 2016 Word of the Day

dearth /ˈdɚθ/ noun
dearth
/ˈdɚθ/
noun
There is a dearth of parking spaces.
There is a dearth of parking spaces.
Definition of DEARTH

[singular] formal

: the state or condition of not having enough of something : LACK — + of

  • The dearth [=scarcity] of jobs in the city forced many families to leave the area.

  • a dearth of evidence

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