Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parch
verb
/pɑːrtʃ/
Definition
To make dry and thirsty; to dry out or to scorch.
Examples
- The sun can parch the soil, making it difficult for plants to grow.
- As they hiked through the desert, their throats began to parch from the heat.
- She felt her lips parch and crack in the hot, dry wind.
Meaning
Parch refers to the process of causing something to become extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture. It can also refer to the sensation of thirst caused by dryness.
Synonyms
- dry
- dehydrate
- scorch
- thirst
