adj
parched
pahcht
adj
1
Dried out from heat or lack of moisture.
"The parched fields cracked under months of drought."
2
Extremely thirsty.
"After the hike, I was absolutely parched."
How to Use Parched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery dry — used for land baked by the sun, or informally for a person who badly needs a drink.
Common pairings
parched throat
parched land
absolutely parched
Word Forms
more parched comparative, most parched superlative
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The _____ fields cracked under months of drought.