thirst
[ thurst ]
/ θɜrst /
noun
a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.
the physical condition resulting from this need, in any of various degrees: They almost died of thirst.
strong or eager desire; craving: a thirst for knowledge.
verb (used without object)
to feel thirst; be thirsty.
to have a strong desire.
Origin of thirst
OTHER WORDS FROM thirst
thirst·er, noun un·thirst·ing, adjectiveWords nearby thirst
Example sentences from the Web for thirsting
British Dictionary definitions for thirsting
thirst
/ (θɜːst) /
noun
a craving to drink, accompanied by a feeling of dryness in the mouth and throat
an eager longing, craving, or yearning
a thirst for knowledge
verb
(intr)
to feel a thirst
to thirst for a drink; to thirst after righteousness
Word Origin for thirst
Old English
thyrstan, from
thurst thirst; related to Old Norse
thyrsta to thirst, Old High German
dursten to thirst, Latin
torrēre to parch
Medical definitions for thirsting
thirst
[ thûrst ]
n.
A sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat related to a need or desire to drink.
The desire or need to drink.
v.
To feel a need to drink.