parch

[pɑːtʃ]

parch Definition

  • 1to make something very dry, especially because of hot weather and lack of rain
  • 2to become very dry, especially because of hot weather and lack of rain

Using parch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun had parched the earth.

  • Example

    His throat was parched from the dry desert air.

  • Example

    The plants in the garden were parched and wilting.

  • Example

    The drought had caused the river to parch.

parch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for parch

Antonyms for parch

Phrases with parch

  • lips that are dry and cracked due to dehydration

    Example

    He drank a glass of water to relieve his parched lips.

  • land that is extremely dry and cracked due to lack of rain or water

    Example

    The farmers were struggling to grow crops on the parched land.

  • parched throat

    a dry and uncomfortable feeling in the throat due to dehydration

    Example

    She took a sip of water to soothe her parched throat.

Origins of parch

from Old French 'perchier', meaning 'to dry up'

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Summary: parch in Brief

'Parch' [pɑːtʃ] means to make something very dry, especially due to hot weather and lack of rain. It can also refer to becoming very dry. Examples include 'The sun had parched the earth.' and 'His throat was parched from the dry desert air.' Phrases like 'parched lips' and 'parched land' describe specific instances of dehydration.