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Adjective — Very dry, especially describing land or climate with little rainfall.

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arid climate arid desert arid land

Etymology

From Latin aridus, "dry, parched," from arere, "to be dry."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “arid” mean?

The word “arid” means very dry, especially describing land or climate with little rainfall. In plain terms, extremely dry, usually describing a landscape or climate.

How do you pronounce “arid”?

“Arid” is pronounced A-rihd (/ˈæɹɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “arid” in a sentence?

Here is “arid” used in a sentence: “The expedition crossed hundreds of miles of arid desert.”

What part of speech is “arid”?

“Arid” is an adjective.

Where does the word “arid” come from?

The word “arid” comes from Latin. From Latin aridus, "dry, parched," from arere, "to be dry.".

Is “arid” a common word?

“Arid” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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