English · Word Candidate

dry

/ˈdɹaɪ̯/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drier · dryer · driest · dryest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Free from or lacking moisture.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không có hoặc thiếu độ ẩm

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Adjective

Examples

This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Unable to produce a liquid, as water, (petrochemistry) oil, or (agriculture) milk.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không thể sản xuất một chất lỏng

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Adjective

Examples

This well is as dry as that cow.

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 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process by which something is dried.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình làm khô một thứ gì đó

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Noun

Examples

This towel is still damp: I think it needs another dry.

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 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A prohibitionist (of alcoholic beverages).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người ủng hộ cấm rượu

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NounRegister: US

Examples

The drys were as unhappy with the second part of the speech as the wets were with the first half.

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 “dry” mean?

Free from or lacking moisture.

Is “dry” formal or informal?

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