parched

/pɑːtʃt/verb

To dry out and scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

Example sentences

“Weeks of relentless sun parched the farmers' fields.”
“The drought parched the riverbed until it cracked.”

Common as an informal adjective for very thirsty: 'I'm parched'.

Related words

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