dried-up

adjective

ˈdrīd-ˌəp How to pronounce dried-up (audio)
ˌdrīd-ˈəp
: being wizened and shriveled

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These accounts document observations on snowfall, the life cycles of wild and cultivated plants (such as the timing of grape harvests and cherry blossoms), fluctuations in grain prices, water level markers on buildings and stones, and artistic depictions of frozen or dried-up rivers. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dried-up was in 1821

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“Dried-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dried-up. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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