Parch

Pronunciation: /pɑrtʃ/

Definitions of parch

verb to make or become dry and shriveled due to heat or lack of moisture

Example Sentences

A1 The sun can parch the grass in the summer.

A2 She forgot to water the plants and now they are parched.

B1 The desert heat parched his throat as he walked for hours.

B2 The lack of rain parched the soil, making it difficult to grow crops.

C1 The intense heat and dry conditions parched the landscape, creating a desert-like environment.

C2 The prolonged drought parched the entire region, leading to widespread crop failures.

Examples of parch in a Sentence

formal The intense heat caused the soil to parch, making it difficult for plants to grow.

informal Don't forget to water the garden or else the soil will parch in the sun.

slang I left my water bottle at home and now I'm totally parched.

figurative His heart felt parched with longing for his lost love.

Grammatical Forms of parch

• past tense: parched
• plural: parches
• comparative: more parched
• superlative: most parched
• present tense: parch
• future tense: will parch
• perfect tense: have parched
• continuous tense: is parching
• singular: parch
• positive degree: parched
• infinitive: to parch
• gerund: parching
• participle: parched

Origin and Evolution of parch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'parch' originated from the Old French word 'parchier' which means to toast or roast.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'parch' evolved to mean to make or become dry through intense heat, such as drying out food or land.