Parch

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrtʃ/

Parch (verb)

  1. To make something very dry, often by heat or sun.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Parch

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Parch

  • when referring to adding moisture