Synonyms of bone-drynext
1
: very dry
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Examples of bone-dry in a Sentence

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Chin-Hong compared the country to a bone-dry forest that’s vulnerable to wildfires. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026 This tongue-in-cheek intro is indicative of the longtime comedian’s bone-dry brand of humor. Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 Its Triple Lift System independently raises the mop and brushes to guarantee bone-dry rug transitions. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026 But starting with bone-dry potting mix can frustrate your plant from the start. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bone-dry

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bone-dry was in the 15th century

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“Bone-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bone-dry. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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