All Words of the Day
- Dearth
- Today's Word
Dearth
DURTH
Definition
(noun) A lack or scarcity of something.
Example
There was a dearth of medical supplies after the storm.
Fun Fact“Dearth” originally meant “high price” in Middle English, referring to scarcity driving up value. Over time, it evolved to mean any shortage—of food, resources, opportunities, or ideas. It’s often used in economic, academic, or policy contexts to highlight the urgency created by what’s missing.
