thirst — a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something
Pronunciation (IPA): /θɜːrst/
Example Sentences
- My vampire friend always complains about his thirst for blood, but I told him to try tomato juice instead.
- The desert travelers suffered from severe thirst.
- Her thirst for adventure led her to climb Mount Everest in flip-flops.
thirst
NOUN[/θɜːrst/]
a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Thirst derives from Old English þurst, which evolved from Proto-Germanic *thurstiz, a root meaning 'dryness' or 'drought'. The word originally described the physical sensation of a dry mouth and throat, later extending metaphorically to denote any intense desire or craving.
Breakdown
The word consists of a Germanic root *thurs- (dry, parched) + -t (Old English noun suffix). Old English þurst directly reflects the Proto-Germanic *thurstiz, which shares cognates with similar thirst-related terms across Germanic languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My vampire friend always complains about his thirst for blood, but I told him to try tomato juice instead.”
“The desert travelers suffered from severe thirst.”
“Her thirst for adventure led her to climb Mount Everest in flip-flops.”
“The athlete's thirst was finally satisfied with cold water.”
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