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driest

The correct spelling is driest.

How to pronounce driest

adjective

Say it like: Dree-st

The correct spelling is driest. Free from or lacking moisture. For example: "This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?"

Usage Examples

This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?

This well is as dry as that cow.

Dry alcohol is 200 proof.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Free from or lacking moisture.
  2. 2.Unable to produce a liquid, as water, oil, or (farming) milk.
  3. 3.Built without or lacking mortar.
  4. 4.Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
  5. 5.Athirst, eager.

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