dry spell

Etymology
Originated around 1885–1890, from. Compare.

Noun

 * 1) A drawn-out period where the weather has been dry, for an abnormally long time; shorter and not as severe as a drought.
 * 2)  A period or time where there is little activity, productivity, low income etc.
 * 3)  A period of time without sexual intercourse.
 * 1)  A period or time where there is little activity, productivity, low income etc.
 * 2)  A period of time without sexual intercourse.
 * 1)  A period of time without sexual intercourse.
 * 1)  A period of time without sexual intercourse.