dry land
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
City Hall steps, all seven and a half feet of him, tall as a Lakers center but clumsy as a swan on dry land.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
"We hope Israel will help us cultivate our dry land," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
"After just a few short minutes, he was safely out and on the pathway and able to crawl up onto dry land."
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
For the crew it should be an opportunity to rest, walk on dry land, make phone calls, send messages, and take time for themselves.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
When he arrived at Tulane, the water was so low there that he easily stepped from the canoe onto dry land.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
