Meanings
dry (“impotent; harmless”) + run. First attested in print in 1941, but apparently much older in spoken English.[1]
How to pronounce "dry run":
AU
A practice; a rehearsal.
Example: "They did a dry run of the demonstration before showing it to the CEO."
Example Sentences
1
Let's do a dry run of the presentation before the actual event.
2
The team conducted a dry run of the emergency evacuation procedure.
3
Before cooking the meal for the party, I decided to do a dry run to check the recipe.
4
We should do a dry run of the software to identify any bugs or glitches.
5
The actors rehearsed the play several times to ensure a smooth dry run.
