parch Meaning & Definition
What Does Parch Mean?
Parch is used as a verb meaning To burn the surface of, to scorch. It is also used to mean To roast, as dry grain. As a noun, it means The condition of being parched.
Word Facts for Parch
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɑɹt͡ʃ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | scorch and sear |
| Plural | parches |
| Verb forms | parches, parching, parched |
Parch Definition (Verb)
- To burn the surface of, to scorch.
The sun today could parch cement.
- To roast, as dry grain.
- To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
The patient’s mouth is parched from fever.
- To be very thirsty.
We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?
- To boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
- To become superficially burnt; to become sunburned.
The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water.
Parch as a Noun
- The condition of being parched.
Verb
- To make thirsty.
We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?
- To become superficially burnt; be become sunburned.
The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water.
Synonyms of Parch
Parch synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Parch
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Parch in a Sentence
The sun today could parch cement.
The patient’s mouth is parched from fever.
We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?
The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water.
The patient's mouth is parched from fever.
Word Forms & Grammar
parch (third-person singular simple present parches, present participle parching, simple past and past participle parched)
parch (plural parches)
Words That Rhyme With Parch
Origin of Parch
From Middle English parchen, paarchen (“to parch; dry; roast”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps a variant of Middle English perchen (“to roast”).
How to Pronounce Parch
You say parch as //pɑɹt͡ʃ//. It has 1 syllable.
Parch: Your Questions Answered
Is parch a verb or a noun?
Parch is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for parch?
Close synonyms of parch are scorch and sear. See the full list of parch synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of parch?
The plural of parch is parches.
What is the past tense of parch?
The past tense of parch is parched. The present participle is parching.