wa ‧ ter ‧ less /ˈwɔːtələs $ ˈwɒːtər-, ˈwɑː-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ underwater , water, ↑ waterless ; noun : ↑ water , waters; verb : ↑ water ; adverb : ↑ underwater ]
a waterless place has no water for people or animals to drink:
a barren, waterless desert