dry

"The climate here is very dry, making it hard for crops to grow."

"She prefers dry wine over sweet varieties."

"After a long hike, my lips felt dry and cracked."

"Please dry the dishes before putting them away."

"The sun dried the wet clothes hanging outside."

"He used a towel to dry his hands after washing them."

"The dry of the desert can be harsh on the skin."

"In the summer, the dry can lead to water shortages."

"The environmentalists were worried about the dry affecting the local wildlife."