Dry Land (Noun)
Meaning
The solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- After sailing for weeks, the sailors were thrilled to finally see dry land on the horizon.
- The nomadic tribe roamed the vast expanse of dry land in search of water and sustenance.
- Dry land stretched out as far as the eye could see, meeting the horizon at a distant point.
- As the storm subsided, the travelers breathed a sigh of relief as they reached dry land.
- After weeks of traversing the arid desert, the travelers stumbled upon an oasis in the midst of the dry land.