bone-dry

adjective

ˈbōn-ˈdrī How to pronounce bone-dry (audio)
Synonyms of bone-drynext
1
: very dry
2
: dry sense 5

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But my personal come-to-Jesus moment was the bottle of Berlucchi ’61 Brut Nature, a sparkling wine from Franciacorta made in the traditional Champagne method, bone-dry and bracing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Barely 65,000 people live in the vast, bone-dry region about the size of Spain. — Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 Think bright whites, bone-dry Vouvray secs, trendy blouges and dark-and-rounded reds – wines that are affordable, approachable and most of all delicious. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Much of Spain will be on alert Wednesday as temperatures climb above 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) and vegetation remains bone-dry. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bone-dry. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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