dry spell

noun

: a period of dry weather
The flowers died during a dry spell.

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And then the company hit a dry spell on new games. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 Hobart’s Water Fest experienced a lengthy dry spell before its return Saturday on a cool but sun-filled morning. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The spring snow is wet, and that is a big positive after Colorado's dry spell. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 Olivia Rodrigo will break the dry spell next month, juggling hosting and musical guest duties on May 2. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry spell

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“Dry spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20spell. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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