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

Having had the water removed, especially from food.

"The hikers packed dehydrated meals for the trip."

Suffering from a lack of water in the body.

"He felt dizzy and dehydrated after the long run."

How to use dehydrated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDried out — either food with the water removed, or a person or animal lacking enough fluids.

Common pairings

dehydrated fruit severely dehydrated

Word forms

more dehydrated comparative, most dehydrated superlative

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Rhymes for dehydrated

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Frequently asked questions

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.