"Dry" Example Sentences
1. The desert was hot and dry.
2. Our clothes dried quickly in the warm, dry air.
3. We had to take care to stay hydrated in the dry climate.
4. I dried the dishes and put them away.
5. The ground was dusty and dry after weeks without rain.
6. Dry ice sublimes directly from a solid to a gas.
7. His lips were chapped and dry from dehydration.
8. The leaves were crisp and dry, having lost all their moisture.
9. Make sure to dry your hair thoroughly before going outside.
10. She used a hair dryer to quickly dry her hair.
11. His sense of humor was rather dry and sarcastic.
12. I prefer a lively conversation, not a dry recitation of facts.
13. The lecture was interesting but rather dry and academic.
14. Rum fits best in tropical climates with high humidity to prevent it from going dry.
15. The wine turned dry and stale after being open too long.
16. The wallpaper had started peeling away from the dry plaster.
17. The cactus liked the dry, arid climate.
18. The creek bed laid dry and unused after years without rain.
19. The book contained enough dry facts to put anyone to sleep.
20. The speaker gave a very dry and uninspiring presentation.
21. The swimming pool had not been used in a while and became dry and dusty.
22. The irrigation system helped keep the grass green and from going dry.
23. Dry rot had weakened the wooden beams supporting the roof.
24. The riverbed was bone dry during the drought.
25. The lake had dried up after years of little rainfall.
26. His throat was so dry he could barely swallow.
27. There was no moisture left in the air, just a dry heat.
28. The preserve helped protect the dry tropical forest.
29. The woman had a very dry sense of humor.
30. She used humor to lighten up the otherwise dry subject matter.
31. The flowers quickly wilted and dried up without water.
32. The audience found the comedian's jokes rather dry and unfunny.
33. The dry brush quickly caught fire and spread.
34. The doctor told her to drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated and avoid getting dry skin.
35. The thieves ransacked the house but left everything else dry.
36. When making cakes, it's important to sift dry ingredients before adding them.
37. There wasn't a drop of rain all summer, leaving the land parched and dry.
38. The winds picked up dust from the dry field.
39. His mouth felt completely dry making it difficult to speak.
40. The stock quote was delivered in a dry, emotionless tone.
41. The firewood was too dry and burned too quickly.
42. The seeds would not germinate until they became moist after so long in a dry packet.
43. The paintbrush felt dry with no paint left on the bristles.
44. The houseplants all needed to be watered as the soil had become completely dry.
45. The old wooden boards creaked when stepped on due to years of dry, cracked wood.
46. The farmer's fields lay dry and barren after the drought.
47. The desert is generally too hot and dry to support much life.
48. His lips were cracked and dry from being outside too long.
49. She rubbed lotion on her dry, chapped hands.
50. He had a very dry cough that would not go away.
51. There was no shortage of dry firewood to build the bonfire.
52. The boat had been sitting unused for too long and some parts began to dry rot.
53. The rice turned dry and crunchy after being left out overnight.
54. The professor delivered a very dry, fact-filled lecture with few jokes.
55. The crops died from lack of water after weeks without rain left the field dry.
56. The floorboards creaked and shuddered as they dried out over the summer.
57. Due to the drought, the lake bed became completely dry and dusty.
58. The chef made sure to thoroughly dry each steak before seasoning and cooking it.
59. Lack of rainfall left the grass brown and dry.
60. The ground became hard and dry after weeks without precipitation.
Common Phases
dry as a bone - completely
dry; having no moisture at all
Example: The riverbed was
dry as a bone after months with no rain.
dry run - a rehearsal or practice before the actual event
Example: The team did a
dry run of the presentation before presenting it to the client.
with a
dry eye - without shedding any tears; while remaining calm and composed
Example: No one made it through the ceremony with a
dry eye.
kick the habit - to quit or stop doing something (usually referring to a bad habit)
Example: He's trying to kick the smoking habit once and for all.
make ends meet - to have barely enough money to pay for living expenses
Example: Many families struggle to make ends meet these days.
with a straight face - without smiling or changing expression
Example: She told the joke but managed to keep a straight face.
break the ice - to make people feel more comfortable and less awkward, especially at the start of a social occasion
Example: A few jokes helped break the ice at the party.
without further ado - without any more delay or unnecessary explanation
Example: Without further ado, let's get started with the presentation.
take it with a grain of salt - to not believe something completely or fully
Example: Take the rumors with a grain of salt until they're confirmed.
laugh out loud - to laugh very loudly and openly
Example: I laughed out loud when I read that joke.