as in to dry
to make dry
the heat has really parched my throat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parch
As a result, many of the plants that grew last year are parched, turning trees, grasses and bushes into kindling that was ready to explode.
—
David Gelles, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The scene is bathed in pale moonlight, which sticks out in a movie that so often leaves your eyes parched for light.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parch 
David Gelles, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The scene is bathed in pale moonlight, which sticks out in a movie that so often leaves your eyes parched for light.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parch
Thesaurus Entries Near parch
Cite this Entry
“Parch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parch. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share