thirst
noun
a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.
thirsts
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pluralof thirst.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof thirst (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
thirstnouna sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.
Example Sentences
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He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
And one which has a big job ahead: Taking the food orders and quenching the thirsts of millions of visitors who will flock to the Paris Olympics this July.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2024
The classic Shirley Temple is always a hit, while a refreshing apple elderflower cooler is a great way to quench people’s thirsts.
From BBC ● May 2, 2023
The half-inch-long insects are destructive agricultural pests because of their unquenchable thirsts and splashy bathroom habits: when nature calls, these bugs launch droplets of their watery pee and create puddles of disease-causing waste.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 28, 2023
They all rested like that, absolutely quiet, drinking more slowly now that their thirsts had been quenched, eyes vaguely fixed on shadow-casting objects downhill.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
