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Definition of parched

parched

/pɑːrtʃt/
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• adjective

1

Extremely thirsty and in urgent need of a drink.

Example

"The hikers were completely parched by the time they reached the mountain stream."

2

Dried out with heat; extremely dry and in need of moisture or rain.

Example

"After months of severe drought, the parched earth was covered in deep cracks."

3

Lightly roasted by exposure to dry heat (especially of grains, peas, or corn).

Example

"Indigenous communities across North America traditionally prepared parched corn as a durable travel ration."

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• Rhymes for parched

• Nearby Words

parboil
parcel
parch
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parcheesi
parchment
pardalote

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English as the past participle of 'parch' (meaning to roast or dry out), the word's ultimate origin remains uncertain, though it may be related to Old French 'perchier' or influenced by dialectal variants of 'pierce'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parched
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