adj
Uncommon
dehydrated
dee-hyd-RAY-tihd
Dehydrated (adj) means having had the water removed, especially from food. Example: “The hikers packed dehydrated meals for the trip.”
adj
1
Having had the water removed, especially from food.
"The hikers packed dehydrated meals for the trip."
2
Suffering from a lack of water in the body.
"He felt dizzy and dehydrated after the long run."
How to use dehydrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDried out — either food with the water removed, or a person or animal lacking enough fluids.
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Common pairings
dehydrated fruit
severely dehydrated
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- Comparative
- more dehydrated
- Superlative
- most dehydrated
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What does “dehydrated” mean?
The word “dehydrated” means having had the water removed, especially from food. In plain terms, dried out — either food with the water removed, or a person or animal lacking enough fluids.
How do you pronounce “dehydrated”?
“Dehydrated” is pronounced dee-hyd-RAY-tihd (/dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dehydrated” in a sentence?
Here is “dehydrated” used in a sentence: “The hikers packed dehydrated meals for the trip.”
What part of speech is “dehydrated”?
“Dehydrated” is an adjective.
Is “dehydrated” a common word?
“Dehydrated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dehydrated” have?
“Dehydrated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having had the water removed, especially from food.
