Home Dee Dee Word of the Day Word of the Day – Aug. 3 – DearthDee DeeWord of the DayWord of the Day – Aug. 3 – DearthBy Denise Dupra - August 3, 2017231Dee Dee – Word of the DayNoun: Dearth (DURTH)Definition: Inadequate supply, lack, scarcity, or shortage.Example sentence: We were told to take ample amounts of liquids on our trek through the dry terrain because of the dearth of water found in the area.