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parching

 

[ ˈpɑːr.tʃɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

dry condition

Parching refers to the state of being extremely dry or hot, often to the point of causing discomfort or discomforting effects on the environment. It is frequently used to describe conditions caused by excessive heat or lack of moisture, particularly in weather or climate contexts.

Synonyms

burning, desiccated, scorching, sizzling.

Examples of usage

  • The parching heat of the desert can be unbearable.
  • Parching conditions have led to severe drought in many regions.
  • Farmers are struggling with parching soil this summer.
Context #2 | Verb

to dry out

To parch means to dry something out, typically by exposing it to heat. This can refer to food items being dried or to the act of plants losing moisture due to excessive heat.

Synonyms

dehydrate, dry, waste, wither.

Examples of usage

  • The sun parched the crops quickly during the heatwave.
  • They used the oven to parch the nuts before cooking.
  • The strong winds parched the land after the rain stopped.

Translations

Translations of the word "parching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desidratação

🇮🇳 सूखना

🇩🇪 Trocknung

🇮🇩 pengeringan

🇺🇦 засушування

🇵🇱 osuchnięcie

🇯🇵 乾燥

🇫🇷 déshydratation

🇪🇸 secado

🇹🇷 kurutma

🇰🇷 건조

🇸🇦 تجفيف

🇨🇿 sušení

🇸🇰 sušenie

🇨🇳 干燥

🇸🇮 sušenje

🇮🇸 þurrkun

🇰🇿 кептіру

🇬🇪 მშრალობა

🇦🇿 qurutma

🇲🇽 secado

Etymology

The word 'parching' comes from the Middle English term 'parchen', which originally meant to dry or wither. This word is derived from the Old French 'parchir', which carries a similar meaning of drying something by heat. The roots of 'parch' can be traced back further to the Late Latin term 'parricare', meaning 'to dry out or parch'. Over time, the use of the term expanded from specific contexts of drying food to encompass broader meanings related to extreme heat and dryness in various contexts, including climatic and environmental discussions. The evolution of the term reflects the human experience with and impact of environmental conditions on agriculture and habitation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,999 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.