Parched
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrtʃt/
Parched (adjective)
- feeling extremely thirsty and needing water.
- describing land or weather that is very dry, often due to heat.
Examples
- After the long run, she felt parched and needed water.
- He was parched after working in the sun all day.
Common collocations: feel parched, parched throat, parched land, parched earth, parched conditions