thirst
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Definition of thirst
(Entry 1 of 2)
thirst
verbDefinition of thirst (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to feel thirsty : suffer thirst
2 : to crave vehemently and urgently thirsted for revenge thirsting after justice
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Synonyms for thirst
Synonyms: Noun
appetency, appetite, craving, desire, drive, hankering, hunger, itch, jones [slang], letch, longing, lust, passion, pining, thirstiness, urge, yearning, yen
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Examples of thirst in a Sentence
Noun
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 globeRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Come hither, parched ones, because the Droughtlander is over and the time has come to quench! your! thirst! — Mehera Bonner, Harper's BAZAAR, "Claire and Jamie Find Trouble in America in Outlander's Dramatic Premiere Episode," 5 Nov. 2018 That said, this new move from MoviePass — while at least transparent in its blatant thirst for even just one month of addition subscription revenue — would seem to be yet another brazen overreach. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "MoviePass is now forcing former users to opt out of new plan or risk being charged," 28 Sep. 2018 Our thirst for information and possibilities will not die down. — Colleen Leahey Mckeegan, Marie Claire, "The 15 Coolest Tech Products Changing the Future," 25 Sep. 2018 There have never been more exciting ways to quench your thirst than there are now. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "The 13 Best Healthy Drinks You Can Get at the Supermarket," 20 Aug. 2018 Here's what the experts say could be causing your extreme thirst. 1. — Colleen Stinchcombe, Woman's Day, "Why Am I Always Thirsty?," 22 Oct. 2018 If Dom Pérignon is your poison but your thirst extends beyond the typical haute-boozy dinner at a historic property, perhaps the Dom Pérignon island of Sa Ferradura, just off Ibiza, is more to your taste? — Horacio Silva, Town & Country, "The Experience Wars: Inside the Furious Fight for the Affections (and Dollars) of the World's Biggest Spenders," 20 Sep. 2018 This may be the world's greatest thirst trap ever executed. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Beware: Harry Styles’ New Gucci Campaign Is a Giant Thirst Trap," 18 Sep. 2018 In addition to a few new tweets and a birthday shout out to a friend, Gabriel celebrated his return with this nipple-y af thirst trap that would make Kendall Jenner proud. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Gabriel Zamora Returns to Social Media After Calling Out Manny MUA By Flaunting His Nipples," 31 Aug. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Moutai’s sudden descent into its cups will shock foreigners who have thirsted for the stock in recent years, looking for a way to play the growing wealth and clout of Chinese consumers. — Andrew Peaple, WSJ, "It’s Time for Moutai Investors to Hit the Bottle," 29 Oct. 2018 In what was probably its least unexpected ruling, written by the least unexpected justice, the Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a blow to public workers for which the right wing has been thirsting for decades. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "With Janus ruling, Supreme Court seals a 40-year campaign to eviscerate worker rights," 27 June 2018 But even though the fans started de-thirsting early, and leaned on the cerveza fria to combat the sun that was already blazing when the match started at 8 a.m., the crowd was super mellow. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Fans party at Avaya Stadium as they watch Mexico beat South Korea," 23 June 2018 Every bartender is now a mixologist, serving artisanal cocktails (heavy on cassis) to anyone thirsting for a Runny-Nosed Has-Been. — Steve Rushin, SI.com, "How the World Has Changed in the 25 Years Since the Final Cheers Episode," 22 May 2018 These are products methodically designed by behavioral scientists employed by the richest companies in the world, working to keep us endlessly engaged, forever thirsting for our next like. — Michael Zelenko, The Verge, "There’s no perfect minimalist phone — yet," 3 May 2018 Avicii: True Stories Documentary Avicii was an elusive creature, and fans thirsted for a chance to peek inside his world. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Avicii's Most Memorable Moments: From Madonna to Arenas & More," 20 Apr. 2018 Any traveler thirsting for a combination of culture, relaxation, and a storied history need look no further than Wyoming. — Sunset, "Living in the West: The Best of Cowboy Country," 22 Jan. 2018 Players continue to thirst for the feeling of gliding a Lamborghini around a gentle curve rendered as accurately as possible, and only a handful of studios currently has the budget or the infrastructure to keep up. — Steven T. Wright, Ars Technica, "Life in (virtual) pit lane: The war stories of video game car design," 28 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'thirst.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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What Is a 'Thirst Trap'?
What Is a 'Thirst Trap'?
A tall drink of water
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Time Traveler for thirst
The first known use of thirst was before the 12th century
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thirst
noun
English Language Learners Definition of thirst
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an uncomfortable feeling that is caused by the need for something to drink
: a very great need for something to drink
: a strong desire for something
thirst
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of thirst (Entry 2 of 2)
: to have or feel a strong desire
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Kids Definition of thirst
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
thirst
verbKids Definition of thirst (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to feel a need for liquids
2 : to have a strong desire They thirst for freedom.
thirst
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Medical 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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