adj

parched

pahcht

Parched (adj) means Dried out from heat or lack of moisture. Example: “The parched fields cracked under months of drought.”

adj

Dried out from heat or lack of moisture.

"The parched fields cracked under months of drought."

Extremely thirsty.

"After the hike, I was absolutely parched."

How to use parched

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more parched comparative, most parched superlative

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Rhymes for parched

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Frequently asked questions

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.