Definition of "drought"
Kid-friendly meaning of drought, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "drought" mean?
drought (noun) — a long time when there is little or no rain.
Example sentences using "drought"
Grade K–2
A drought killed the grass.
Grade 3–5
The long drought made the lawns turn from green to dry brown in weeks.
Grade 6–8
A long drought affects more than just lawns, since fewer crops grow, fish populations drop in shrinking lakes, and forest fires become much easier to start everywhere.
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