sere

¹

or sear

[ seer ]

adjective

1. dry; withered.

   Synonyms: wizened, desiccated, arid

sere

²

[ seer ]

noun

1. the series of stages in an ecological succession.

sere

¹

/ sɪə /

adjective

1. archaic.
   dried up or withered

verb

1. a rare spelling of sear 1

sere

²

/ sɪə /

noun

1. the series of changes occurring in the ecological succession of a particular community

sere

/ sîr /

1. The entire sequence of ecological communities successively occupying an area from the initial stage to the climax community.
2. See more at succession

Word History and Origins

Origin of sere¹

before 900; Middle English seer ( e ), Old English sēar; sear ¹

Origin of sere²

First recorded in 1915–20; back formation from series

Word History and Origins

Origin of sere¹

Old English sēar; see sear ¹

Origin of sere²

C20: from series

Example Sentences

She recalls his churning legs over sere earth.

From New York Times

And in that sere landscape, you watch as a man’s identity dries up and blows away.

From Los Angeles Times

Thirst becomes the overarching metaphor for human desire in a sere landscape.

From Los Angeles Times

Angel Reese had 20 points to lead the Terrapins, who sere seeking their first win over a No. 1 team since topping North Carolina in 2006.

From Seattle Times

The landscape is dry and sere, but a ribbon of green shrubs and trees flourishes along the creek.

From Seattle Times