Definition of thirst
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Examples of thirst in a Sentence
his thirst for knowledge is evident in his book-filled house
an unquenchable thirst for travel that has led her to the far corners of the globe
Recent Examples of thirst from the Web
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The four-hour outings fly by, leaving you with a dozen open Wiki tabs and a thirst for more armchair sleuthing.
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With the 15th Forecastle Festival almost here, vendors are hurriedly preparing to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst this weekend.
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A truly rare talent connected to a thirst for truth made her one of a kind.
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Nevertheless, the market’s insatiable thirst for petroleum profits has persisted.
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This should quench your thirst for football talk for the time being.
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And their thirst, sure enough, kept driving them back to get a little more blue light.
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New fatherhood had triggered a variety of symptoms in me, but none quite as unexpected as a rising thirst for some tradition to share.
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As the summer heat builds to a sweltering peak, the best way to quench your thirst and lack of energy is with a tall glass of iced coffee.
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Origin and Etymology of thirst
Middle English, from Old English thurst; akin to Old High German durst thirst, Latin torrēre to dry, parch, Old Irish tart dryness, thirst, Greek tersesthai to become dry
thirst
Definition of thirst
intransitive verb
1 : to feel thirsty : suffer thirst
2 : to crave vehemently and urgently thirsted for revenge thirsting after justice
thirster
nounFirst Known Use of thirst
before 12th century
Synonym Discussion of thirst
THIRST Defined for English Language Learners
thirst
playDefinition of thirst for English Language Learners
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: an uncomfortable feeling that is caused by the need for something to drink
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: a very great need for something to drink
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: a strong desire for something
thirst
Definition of thirst for English Language Learners
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: to have or feel a strong desire
THIRST Defined for Kids
Definition of thirst for Students
1 : a feeling of dryness in the mouth and throat that accompanies a need for liquids
2 : the bodily condition that produces thirst die of thirst
3 : a strong desire a thirst for knowledge
Definition of thirst for Students
thirsted
;thirsting
1 : to feel a need for liquids
2 : to have a strong desire They thirst for freedom.
Medical Dictionary
thirst
playMedical Definition of thirst
: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids; also : the bodily condition (as of dehydration) that induces this sensation
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