parch

verb

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\ ˈpärch

parched; parching; parches

Definition of parch

transitive verb

1 : to toast under dry heat

2 : to shrivel with heat

3 : to dry or shrivel with cold

intransitive verb

: to become dry or scorched

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The hot desert sun had parched the land. the heat has really parched my throat

Recent Examples on the Web If that deficit is cranked up for a long time, soils and vegetation will parch. — Alejandra Borunda, National Geographic, "The science connecting wildfires to climate change," 17 Sep. 2020 Courtesy of Walmart Even frequent hand-washing won’t parch your skin thanks to hemp seed, rich in vitamin E and omega fatty acid. — Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, "2020 Beauty Awards: Body Products That We Love," 11 Sep. 2020 In recent years, California’s fall wildfire season has extended to much of the year with wet winters and springs followed quickly by hot, dry summers, which parch the natural fuel that flourished with the rains. — Washington Post, "After power is restored to large swath of California, PG&E claims shut-off prevented wildfires," 14 Oct. 2019 Parts of the Andes Mountains and foothills down to the coast have been parched by an unprecedented 10-year dry spell that has cut some river flows by up to 80 percent. — Bob Berwyn, ExpressNews.com, "‘Mega-drought’ could be in store for Texas, western U.S.," 16 Apr. 2020 According to dermatologist Hadley King, MD, cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids, which help thoroughly nourish parched, cracked, and ashy skin. — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "5 Cocoa Butter Lotions — Because The Ashiness Is Real," 16 Mar. 2020 Humidifiers can make dry climes and winters less...parched. — Popular Science, "Top-notch humidifiers for keeping your home fresh and comfortable," 31 Jan. 2020 In recent years, California’s fall wildfire season has extended to much of the year with wet winters and springs followed quickly by hot, dry summers, which parch the natural fuel that flourished with the rains. — BostonGlobe.com, "After power is restored to large swath of California, PG&E claims shutoff prevented wildfires - The Boston Globe," 15 Oct. 2019 The drought parching southern Africa is also affecting people. — Washington Post, "Zimbabwe’s severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife," 6 Nov. 2019

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