dry

Sense 1 noun

a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

Sense 2 verb

remove the moisture from and make dry

dry clothes

Sense 3 adjective

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

dry land

Sense 4 verb

become dry or drier

The laundry dries in the sun

Sense 5 adjective

humorously sarcastic or mocking

dry humor

Sense 6 adjective

lacking moisture or volatile components

dry paint

Sense 7 adjective

opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers

Sense 8 adjective

not producing milk

a dry cow

Sense 9 adjective

(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

a dry white burgundy

Sense 10 adjective

without a mucous or watery discharge

a dry cough

Sense 11 adjective

not shedding tears

dry sobs

Sense 12 adjective

lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

a dry book

Sense 13 adjective

used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

dry weight

Sense 14 adjective

unproductive especially of the expected results

a dry run

Sense 15 adjective

having no adornment or coloration

dry facts

Sense 16 adjective

(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

dry toast

Sense 17 adjective

having a large proportion of strong liquor

a very dry martini is almost straight gin

Sense 18 adjective

lacking warmth or emotional involvement

a dry greeting

Sense 19 adjective

practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

he's been dry for ten years