droughts

NOUN

dryness; shortage of supply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lack scarcity

STRONG

aridity dearth deficiency dehydration desiccation insufficiency need want

WEAK

dry spell parchedness rainlessness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance excess surplus

STRONG

plenty sufficiency

WEAK

monsoon wetness

Example Sentences

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droughts

"Water cheek!" is the Metro's headline as it reports that campaigners have hit out after the government backed plans to allow water companies to increase prices during droughts.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Heat waves and droughts are transforming Europe’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Andy Burnham has said the government is considering a ban on disposable barbecues amid increased wildfire risk driven by this summer's droughts.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

France has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts this year, with EDF shutting down several reactors in June and July because of extreme heat.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

The Dragon King is one creature you stay friends with, since he can cause earthquakes as well as floods and droughts.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep