1. land that receives little rainfall and is not suitable for crops without irrigation

1. relating to or adapted for areas with little rainfall
2. done or practiced on land rather than in water
Usage: sports

Examples

• The farmers struggled to grow crops on the dryland without irrigation.
• Dryland wheat farming requires drought-resistant varieties.
• Much of the southwestern United States consists of dryland.
• The team practiced dryland training before entering the pool.
• Dryland agriculture depends heavily on natural rainfall patterns.
• The dryland ecosystem supports specialized plant species.
• Swimmers often do dryland exercises to build strength.