1. the state or condition of being without water; lack of water

Examples

• The waterlessness of the desert made travel extremely difficult.
• Farmers struggled with the waterlessness caused by the prolonged drought.
• The region’s waterlessness forced residents to rely on imported supplies.
• Scientists studied the waterlessness of Mars to understand its climate history.
• The waterlessness of the soil prevented any crops from growing.
• Emergency teams brought relief to areas suffering from severe waterlessness.