WATERLESS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

waterless

adjective

ˈwȯ-tər-ləs

Definition of waterless

as in dry

marked by little or no precipitation or humidity cacti prefer a nearly waterless environment

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Recent Examples of waterless While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022 Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage. — Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for waterless

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterless

Adjective

Although the region got some rain Sunday and Monday, most of it fell in areas south of Los Angeles County, leaving Los Angeles and Ventura counties very dry.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Combine turkey stock or chicken broth and dry red wine in a large glass measuring cup.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

The new rules also eliminate the selling and trading of credits automakers use to compensate for producing fuel-thirsty vehicles.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Part of that is keeping an eye out for thirsty fans who might have a real interest in your man.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of thirsty

Adjective

Most of Southern California is arid and rarely receives rainfall during summer and early fall.

— Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
The arid hilltops of the West Bank have seen shepherds come and go for thousands of years, and now some of these shepherds are behind settler violence against Palestinians.

— Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026