Parch
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrtʃ/
Parch (verb)
- To make something very dry, often by heat or sun.
- To cause someone to feel very thirsty.
Examples
- The sun can parch the soil quickly.
- Strong winds parch the landscape in summer.
Common collocations: parch the earth, parch the fields, parch the ground, feel parched, leave someone parched