thirst
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of THIRST
1
a
:
an uncomfortable feeling that is caused by the need for something to drink
[noncount]
-
He quenched his thirst. [=he had a drink]
[singular]
b
[noncount]
:
a very great need for something to drink
-
He died of/from thirst. [=he died because he did not have enough fluids in his body]
2
[singular]
literary
:
a strong desire for something
—
compare hunger
-
a thirst for fame/knowledge/success
2
thirst
/ˈθɚst/
verb
thirsts;
thirsted;
thirsting
2
thirst
/ˈθɚst/
verb
thirsts;
thirsted;
thirsting
Britannica Dictionary definition of THIRST
[no object]
literary
:
to have or feel a strong desire
— usually + after or for
—
compare hunger
-
She thirsts for/after justice.
