thirst

noun
UK: /θɜːst/
US: /θɜːrst/

  1. The feeling of needing to drink.

    1. I have a thirst, can I have some water?
    2. The long walk gave me a terrible thirst, I need water badly.

  2. A strong desire for something.

    1. She has a thirst for knowledge.
    2. His thirst for adventure led him around the world, experiencing new cultures.

Synonyms

desire craving longing yearning
thirst verb

  1. To feel a need to drink.

    1. I thirst for water after running.
    2. The plants thirst for rain after weeks of sunshine, becoming dry.

  2. To have a strong desire for something.

    1. He thirsts for success in his career.
    2. The artist thirsts for recognition, creating new and exciting artwork.
thirst adjective

  1. Having a strong desire.

    1. He was thirst for knowledge.
    2. The thirst traveler finally reached the oasis, relieved.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thirst" in English means: The feeling of needing to drink., A strong desire for something..

The phonetic transcription of "thirst" is /θɜːst/ in British English and /θɜːrst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thirst": desire, craving, longing, yearning.

Example usage of "thirst": "I have a thirst, can I have some water?". More examples on the page.