adj
parched
pahcht
Parched (adj) means Dried out from heat or lack of moisture. Example: “The parched fields cracked under months of drought.”
adj
1
Dried out from heat or lack of moisture.
"The parched fields cracked under months of drought."
2
Extremely thirsty.
"After the hike, I was absolutely parched."
How to use parched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery dry — used for land baked by the sun, or informally for a person who badly needs a drink.
Common pairings
parched throat
parched land
absolutely parched
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- Comparative
- more parched
- Superlative
- most parched
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What does “parched” mean?
The word “parched” means dried out from heat or lack of moisture. In plain terms, very dry — used for land baked by the sun, or informally for a person who badly needs a drink.
How do you pronounce “parched”?
“Parched” is pronounced pahcht (/pɑɹt͡ʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “parched” in a sentence?
Here is “parched” used in a sentence: “The parched fields cracked under months of drought.”
What part of speech is “parched”?
“Parched” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “parched” have?
“Parched” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dried out from heat or lack of moisture.
