Drought Definition

drought
noun
  1. a shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season"
  2. a prolonged shortage; "when England defeated Pakistan it ended a ten-year drought"

"Drought" in song lyrics

See how drought is used in real songs:

  • "Run the route, bring water to the drought"
    Aceyalone — Takeoff
  • "The farmer hates the drought"
    Aesop Rock — The Yes and the Y'all
  • "And K's to the keys that we get in the drought"
    Armageddon f/ Doo Wop, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. — It's Over (Remix)

Usage tips for "drought"

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