drying

[ drahy-ing ]

adjective

1. causing dryness:

   a drying breeze.

2. designed to become or capable of becoming dry and hard on exposure to air.

drying

/ ˈdraɪɪŋ /

noun

1. the action or process of making or becoming dry
2. Also called (not now in technical usage)seasoning the processing of timber until it has a moisture content suitable for the purposes for which it is to be used

adjective

1. causing dryness

   a drying wind

Other Words From

• non·drying adjective
• un·drying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drying¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; dry, -ing ²

Example Sentences

That cycle repeated itself this fall, which saw extreme drying after a hot late summer following two wet years that facilitated growth.

From Los Angeles Times

“So the more warming that happens, the more drying we expect in this region. And that means more severe, more extensive and more frequent drought events.”

From Los Angeles Times

But supporters of Measure A warn that homelessness will spike dramatically if the sales tax expires, drying up funds for temporary beds and rental subsidies, among other services.

From Los Angeles Times

Called Endeavour, its machine can compress fabric dyeing, drying, and fixing into a dramatically shorter and water-saving process.

From BBC

The drinking water in Hasakah comes from a system of wells 25 kilometres away, but these are also drying and the fuel needed to extract water is in short supply.

From BBC