dried

/dɹaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Usually of foods: cured, preserved by drying.

Adjective

Examples

dried fish; dried fruit

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dried” mean?

Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.

Is “dried” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.