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Meaning of dry well | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈdɹaɪˌwɛl/

Definitions

An underground structure (for example, a pit filled with gravel) that disposes of unwanted water (most commonly surface runoff and stormwater and in some cases greywater) by holding it and dissipating it into the groundwater.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dry, well. Any kind of well that is dry.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Dry-cell dry-dock dry-heave dry-labber dry-labbing dry-rot