Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Parched.
Parched - as an adjective satellite
Parched - as a verb
To burn the surface of, to scorch.
Example: "The sun today could parch cement."
To roast, as dry grain.
To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
Example: "The patient's mouth is parched from fever."
To make thirsty.
Example: "We're parched, hon. could you send up an ale from the cooler?"
To boil something slowly (still used in lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
To become superficially burnt; be become sunburned.
Example: "The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water."
Parched - as an adjective
Dry.
Very thirsty.
Example Sentences
"After hours of hiking in the desert, we finally found a stream to quench our parched throats."
"The plants in the garden are wilting due to the parched soil."
"As I entered the sauna, the hot air made me feel even more parched."
"The long drought left the fields and crops parched and withered."
"After a long workout, I guzzled a bottle of water to satisfy my parched mouth."
Word Game Points
Is PARCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PARCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PARCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parched is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
