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drought (s) (noun), droughts (pl)
1. A lengthy period of abnormally low rainfall resulting in a shortage of water: The drought caused serious damage to the farmer's crops where Sam was living.
2. A prolonged absence of something which is specified: Karl ended a five-game hitting drought as a professional baseball player.
A significant shortage or deficiency in something.
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