What does PARCH mean?

Definition of Parch

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definition: To make something very dry, especially by exposing it to heat.

3. Pronunciations: US: /pɑːrtʃ/, UK: /pɑːtʃ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "parch" dates back to the 14th century and comes from the Old French word "parchier," meaning "to dry up." It is commonly used to describe the process of drying out food items such as meat, fruit, or grains. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a persons thirst or a lack of water in a particular area.

5. Synonyms: Dry, dehydrate, wither, scorch, desiccate.

6. Related Words: Chirp, march, porch, torch, birch.

7. Example Sentences:

• He left the fruit out in the sun to parch it.
• The hot desert sun had parched her throat and she desperately needed water.
• The drought had caused the land to become parched and barren.