arid
Arid (adjective) means Very dry, especially describing land or climate with little rainfall. Example: “The expedition crossed hundreds of miles of arid desert.”
How to use arid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely dry, usually describing a landscape or climate.
Word forms
arider comparative, more arid comparative, aridest superlative, most arid superlative
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The expedition crossed hundreds of miles of _____ desert.
Etymology
From Latin aridus, "dry, parched," from arere, "to be dry."
Rhymes for arid
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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.