dry spell
The term "dry spell" can describe both literal weather conditions and figurative periods of inactivity or scarcity.
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Definition
B2Weather
(general)A prolonged period with little or no rainfall.
Example
- Farmers are worried about the crops due to the ongoing dry spell.
B2Productivity
(figurative)A period of low activity, productivity, or success.
Example
- The company experienced a dry spell in sales last quarter.
B2Relationships
(figurative, informal)A period without sexual activity.
Example
- He joked about going through a dry spell in his dating life.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dry spell":
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