drought
/ˈdɹaʊ̯t/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: droughts
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.
Noun
Examples
His village had faced a drought twice.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
Sri Lanka ended their ten-game drought with a consolation win over Bangladesh.
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 “drought” mean?
A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.
Is “drought” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.