drought
/draʊt/
noun
- A long period of time with little or no rain, causing water shortages.
- The farmers lost their crops because of the severe drought.
- The government provided aid to areas affected by the drought.
- Many regions are experiencing the worst drought in decades.
- A prolonged shortage or lack of something.
- The country faced a drought of new ideas in its political leadership.
- After a drought of good movies, this one was a welcome surprise.
- The team ended a championship drought that had lasted 20 years.