Parch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɑɹt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Parch is a verb meaning (transitive) To burn the surface of, to scorch.
Meaning
(transitive) To burn the surface of, to scorch.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To roast, as dry grain.
- (transitive) To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
- (transitive, colloquial) To make very thirsty.
- (transitive, archaic) To boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
- (intransitive) To become superficially burnt; to become sunburned.
- The condition of being parched.
Example Sentences
The sun today could parch cement.
The patient’s mouth is parched from fever.
Ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn.
We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?
Word Forms
- parches
- parching
- parched
Synonyms for parch
Depending on context, synonyms include scorch, sear.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scorch, sear, bescorch, burn, cremate, forburn.
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