dry spell Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a period of time with little or no rain. Example Sentence The dry spell was destroying the crops. More Example Sentences A dry spell can harm the crops. Synonyms drought; aridity; dry period Antonyms rain; wet season; downpour Hear It! Say It! Write It! dry spell Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: