Definition of Arid

incredibly dry; lacking water

Examples of Arid in a sentence

The crops will not grow in the arid ground because the soil is too dry.  🔊

Because a camel can store water and food in its humps, it is well suited for journeys in arid areas like deserts.  🔊

The stray kitten was unable to find water on the arid summer day.  🔊

Without water, the flowers cannot thrive in the arid climate.  🔊

Researchers are working to breed seeds that can flourish in arid conditions without a sizable water supply.  🔊

During the drought, the lake was too arid for water activities.  🔊

The astronauts carried ample water supplies and were well prepared to deal with the planet’s arid conditions.  🔊

Since water is sparse in the arid region, many people in the area collect rainwater during the infrequent showers.  🔊

An irrigation system will allow farmers in the arid county to regularly water their crops.  🔊

Because some regions of India are extremely arid, many households receive only a few gallons of water each day.  🔊

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