Meaning of 'dry'

adjective

practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

Example: "he's been dry for ten years"

Synonyms: teetotal

adjective

lacking warmth or emotional involvement

Example: "a dry greeting"

adjective

having a large proportion of strong liquor

Example: "a very dry martini is almost straight gin"

adjective

without a mucous or watery discharge

Example: "a dry cough"

adjective

humorously sarcastic or mocking

Example: "dry humor"

Synonyms: ironic

adjective

(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

Example: "dry toast"

adjective

having no adornment or coloration

Example: "dry facts"

adjective

unproductive especially of the expected results

Example: "a dry run"

adjective

used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

Example: "dry weight"

adjective

lacking interest or stimulation

Synonyms: juiceless

adjective

(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

Example: "a dry white burgundy"

adjective

not shedding tears

Example: "dry sobs"

adjective

free from liquid or moisture

adjective

not producing milk

Example: "a dry cow"

adjective

opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

Example: "the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers"

adjective

lacking moisture or volatile components

Example: "dry paint"

noun

a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

Synonyms: prohibitionist

verb

remove the moisture from and make dry

Example: "dry clothes"

Synonyms: dry out

verb

become dry or drier

Example: "The laundry dries in the sun"

Synonyms: dry out