rainless
/ˈreɪn.ləs/
ADJECTIVE
1. Without rain
Having no rainfall or experiencing a period of weather during which rain does not occur.
1.1. A period or condition with no rainfall
Describes weather, days, seasons, or periods during which no rain falls, regardless of whether the surrounding climate is normally wet or dry.
Synonyms
- dry
- rain-free
- without rain
- precipitation-free
Antonyms
Examples
- The region experienced a rainless summer, worsening the drought.
- Several rainless days allowed the construction work to continue.
- The farmers welcomed the rainless weather during the harvest.
Related Words
1.2. A climate or region receiving little or no rain
Describes geographical areas or climatic conditions characterized by an absence of rainfall or extremely limited precipitation over an extended period.
Synonyms
- arid
- dry
- drought-stricken
- waterless
Antonyms
Examples
- Few crops can survive in the region's rainless climate.
- The rainless interior of the continent supports extensive desert landscapes.
- People living in rainless areas often depend on stored water supplies.
Related Words
- desert
- desertification
- drought
- aridity
- semi-arid
- xeric
- water scarcity