Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist. The clothes were finally dry after hanging in the sun all day.
Lacking interest or excitement; dull. The lecture was so dry that several students fell asleep.
Having no or very little rain; arid. The dry climate of the desert makes it difficult for many plants to survive.
(Of a wine, cider, etc.) not sweet because of the lack of residual sugar. She prefers a dry white wine with her dinner.
(Of humor) expressed in a matter-of-fact, understated, or ironic way. His dry sense of humor often left people wondering if he was serious.
(Of a jurisdiction, venue, or event) prohibiting the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It's a dry county, so you won't find any liquor stores within its borders.