English · Nature & Environment
parched
/pɑːrtʃt/
[/pɑːrtʃt/]
very dry, especially from heat
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Extremely dry, especially because of heat or lack of rain. It can also describe a person who is very thirsty.
Example
The fields were parched after the long drought.
The fields were parched after the long drought.
Etymology
From Middle English 'parchen', of uncertain origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for dry land and, informally, for extreme thirst.