What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
parchy
Example
The parchy desert landscape was dotted with cacti and tumbleweeds. [parchy: adjective]
Example
The air felt parchy and dry, making it difficult to breathe. [parchy: adjective]
parched
Example
After hiking for hours, we were all parched and in need of water. [parched: adjective]
Example
Her lips were parched and cracked from the dry winter air. [parched: adjective]
Example
The sun had parched the soil, leaving it hard and cracked. [parched: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Parched is more commonly used than parchy in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between parchy and parched?
Parchy may sound more formal or technical due to its less common usage, while parched can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
