slake one's/someone's thirst

idiom

: to cause oneself to stop feeling thirsty
They slaked their thirst with cold water.
: to cause someone to stop feeling thirsty
a drink that will slake your thirst

Dictionary Entries Near slake one's/someone's thirst

slakeless

slake one's/someone's thirst

slaker

Cite this Entry

“Slake one's/someone's thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slake%20one%27s%2Fsomeone%27s%20thirst. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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