Thirst

/θɜːst/ noun verb

A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane

What it means

  1. (noun) A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane
  2. (noun) The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
  3. (noun) A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing. “a thirst for gold”
  4. (noun) Sexual lust
  5. (verb) To be thirsty.
  6. (verb) (usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently. “I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.”

Letter analysis

  • Thirst contains 6 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Thirst mean?

A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane

How many letters are in Thirst?

Thirst has 6 letters.

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