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April 08, 2019 Word of the Day

drought /ˈdraʊt/ noun
drought
/ˈdraʊt/
noun
Drought conditions threaten new crops
Drought conditions threaten new crops
Definition of DROUGHT

: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain

[count]

  • The drought caused serious damage to crops.

[noncount]

  • a period of drought that lasted several years

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