Meaning & Definition of word "Thirst"

Thirst

/θɜrst/

noun:

  • 1. A feeling of needing or wanting to drink.
    • Example: After running a marathon, she quenched her thirst with a cold bottle of water.
  • 2. An intense desire or craving for something.
    • Example: He had a thirst for knowledge that drove him to read every book he could find.

verb:

  • 1. To have a desire for drink.
    • Example: After the long hike, they thirsted for a refreshing drink.

Etymology

Old English 'þurst', related to Old Norse 'þorsta', Proto-Germanic *thurs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thirst for knowledge:

An intense desire to learn or acquire knowledge.

quench one's thirst:

To satisfy a desire for something, especially liquid.

thirsty work:

An activity that makes one feel the need to drink.

Related Words

quench:

To satisfy thirst or desire.

hydration:

The process of causing something to absorb water.

dehydration:

A condition caused by excessive loss of water from the body.

Slang Meanings of thirst

Meaning: Desperation for attention or affection.

Example Sentence: He's been so thirsty for likes on social media.

Meaning: Acting overly eager or desperate, often in the context of dating.

Example Sentence: She was just too thirsty at the party, constantly flirting with everyone.