Pronunciation: /pɑːrtʃt/

Definitions of parched

verb verb indicates an action or state of being, in this case, 'parched' can also be used as a verb meaning to make or become extremely dry

Example Sentences

A1 I am parched after running for an hour.

A2 She parched her throat by drinking too much soda.

B1 The desert sun parched the land, leaving it dry and cracked.

B2 The intense heat parched the soil, making it difficult for plants to grow.

C1 The prolonged drought parched the entire region, causing widespread water shortages.

C2 The arid climate parched the landscape, turning it into a barren wasteland.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'parched' describes a state of extreme dryness

Example Sentences

A1 After a long hike, I was parched and in need of water.

A2 The desert sun left us feeling parched and desperate for hydration.

B1 The hot weather left the soil parched and cracked.

B2 The lack of rain has left the crops parched and struggling to survive.

C1 The prolonged drought has left the entire region parched and in need of relief.

C2 The arid climate has left the landscape parched and barren.

Examples of parched in a Sentence

formal After spending hours under the scorching sun, the hiker's throat felt parched.

informal I forgot to bring water on our hike and now I'm super parched.

slang I could really go for a cold drink, I'm feeling parched.

figurative Her soul felt parched from the lack of creativity in her life.

Grammatical Forms of parched

past tense

parched

plural

parched

comparative

more parched

superlative

most parched

present tense

parch

future tense

will parch

perfect tense

have parched

continuous tense

is parching

singular

parched

positive degree

parched

infinitive

to parch

gerund

parching

participle

parching

Origin and Evolution of parched

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'parched' originated from the Old French word 'parchier' which means to roast or toast. It was derived from the Latin word 'pascere' meaning to feed or pasture.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'parched' evolved from roasting or toasting to become dry or thirsty due to heat or lack of moisture.