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Definition arid in American English

arid adjective

adjective
/ˈerɪd/
1

an arid place is very dry without many plants because of a lack of rain

Example

the arid desert landscape

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2

something that is arid is not very interesting or exciting

Example

Anna was in an arid spell in her career.

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Definition arid in American English