Dry (Noun)
Meaning
A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a strong supporter of prohibition, she advocated for a society with a higher number of dry counties to curb excessive drinking.
- He pushed for stricter regulations to keep more dry states from lifting their liquor bans in the future.
- Their proposal would expand dry areas to the entire metropolitan region in a bold effort to tackle alcohol-related issues.
- Following her arrest, the city saw an influx of anti-alcohol activism in a renewed bid to create a dry zone.
- At the local council meeting, citizens discussed implementing a dry area ordinance for major city events to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere.