waterless

adjective

wa·​ter·​less ˈwȯ-tər-ləs 

ˈwä-

1

: lacking or destitute of water : dry

2

: not requiring water (as for cooling)

waterlessness noun

Synonyms

• arid
• droughty
• dry
• sere
• sear
• thirsty

Examples of waterless in a Sentence

a remote and waterless desert

cacti prefer a nearly waterless environment

Recent Examples on the Web

While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless. —Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022

Other eco-friendly measures include a solid waste incinerator to turn waste into non-toxic ash and a waterless urinal to reduce unnecessary usage. —Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1