dry heat

noun

: hot temperatures with little moisture in the air
the desert's dry heat

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Visitors should expect strong sun, high UV and dry heat that cools off considerably at night. Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 For Californians acclimated to dry heat, that could have potential health implications. Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Not all baby boomers are looking for the dry heat of the Southwest; some want to spend their golden years hiking, skiing, and fly fishing. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 Wooden Utensils & Cutting Boards The dishwasher's hot water and dry heat can warp or crack wooden kitchen utensils and cutting boards, rendering them less-than useful. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry heat

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“Dry heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/dry%20heat. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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