: deprived of natural moisture
parched land
also : thirsty
He was parched after the long hike.

Examples of parched in a Sentence

Could I have some water? I'm parched.
Recent Examples on the Web If your skin is already dry, thanks to the cooler weather, using either could make parched skin worse. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024 Mexican authorities downplayed the risk posed by Alberto and instead pinned their hopes on its ability to ease the parched region’s water needs. Alena Botros, Fortune, 19 June 2024 Each has a different molecular weight, so the product can instantly revive dry, parched skin and provide additional moisture throughout the day (or night). Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024 In hot, dry conditions already primed for fire, people’s actions can quickly escalate from a harmless mistake — such as hammering a metal stake into the parched ground — to igniting a blaze that kills a firefighter. Calmatters, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for parched 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parched was circa 1552

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“Parched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parched. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

parched

adjective
: deprived of natural moisture
parched hillsides
also : thirsty
parched hikers
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