English · Food & Drink
thirst
/θɜːst/
[/θɜːst/]
need to drink
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Thirst is the feeling of needing or wanting to drink something.
Example
After the long run a deep thirst sent him straight to the kitchen tap.
After the long run a deep thirst sent him straight to the kitchen tap.
Etymology
From Old English 'thurst', a common Germanic word.
How & Where It’s Used
The bodily need for fluid; figuratively, a strong desire (a thirst for knowledge).