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!
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The sun had parched the earth.
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His throat was parched from the dry desert air.
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The plants in the garden were parched and wilting.
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The drought had caused the river to parch.
parch Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with parch
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He drank a glass of water to relieve his parched lips.
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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'
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.
