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thirst

noun verb

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.)…

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
T
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/θɜːst/ /θɝst/

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  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 spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane

  2. The condition producing the sensation of thirst.

  3. A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.

    “a thirst for gold”

  4. Sexual lust

verb

  1. To be thirsty.

  2. (usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

    “I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.”

In context

Example Sentences

a thirst for gold
I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.

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