dried-up

[ drahyd-uhp ]

adjective

1. depleted of water or moisture; gone dry:

   a dried-up water hole.

2. shriveled with age; wizened:

   a dried-up old mule skinner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dried-up¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Barnett’s consulting and ghostwriting services “dried up with so much of the rest of the economy,” with the pair relying on charity and programs like Meals on Wheels, as well as plenty of oatmeal.

From Salon

Schneider said the effects of water withdrawals can be seen in areas where native vegetation has dried up because groundwater levels have declined.

From Los Angeles Times

His own former theater company, Reprise, operated on a subscriber model, and the base of financial support to sustain it dried up, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a warm October evening and the swaths of black mustard weed on the trail had completely dried up, leaving the towering stalks spindly and bare.

From Los Angeles Times

But the wellspring of progressive cash that fueled Gascón’s run for office in 2020 has dried up when he needs it most for his flagging reelection bid.

From Los Angeles Times

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