Thirst

/θɜːst/ · noun

Meaning

A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane..

Definitions by Sense

1. A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
2. The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
3. (figuratively) A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
4. (figuratively) Sexual lust.
5. (intransitive) To be thirsty.
6. (intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

Example Sentences

We developed a great thirst during our hike.

He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.

If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.

"We haven't one chance for life in a hundred thousand if we don't find food and water upon Caprona. This water coming out of the cliff is not salt; but neither is it fit to drink, though each of us has drunk. It is fair to assume that inland the river is fed by pure streams, that there are fruits and herbs and game. Shall we lie out here and die of thirst and starvation with a land of plenty possibly only a few hundred yards away? We have the means for navigating a subterranean river. Are we too cowardly to utilize this means?"

She had a real thirst for news and that greatly helped her career.

He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.

The people thirsted there for water.

I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.

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Word Forms

• thirsts
• thirsting
• thirsted

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