Meaning of the word dearth in English

What does dearth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dearth

US /dɝːθ/
UK /dɜːθ/

Noun

a scarcity or lack of something

Example:
There is a dearth of evidence to support his claim.
The region suffered a dearth of rainfall this year.
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