drought
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A long period of time with little or no rain, often damaging crops and water supplies.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
dry spell
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ lasted three years, and many farmers lost their entire harvest."
Answer: drought
In your own words, what does "drought" mean?
A long period of time with little or no rain, often damaging crops and water supplies.
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