xero- root words — words with the xero- root

The root xero- comes from Greek xeros, meaning dry. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including xerographic, xerography. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the xero- root

Explore words with xero- — words containing the xero- root and sharing its sense of "dry". Examples include xerographic, xerography. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does xero- mean?

The xero- root means dry, from Greek xeros. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.