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thirsts

thirsts is the plural of thirst.

thirsts is the third-person singular simple present indicative of thirst.

Meaning of thirst

Noun

thirst (countable and uncountable, plural thirsts)

  1. 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 stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
    • We developed a great thirst during our hike.
  2. The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
    • If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.
  3. (figuratively) A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
    • She had a real thirst for news and that greatly helped her career.
  4. (figuratively) Sexual lust.
    • He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.

See all 6 meanings of thirst

Questions about thirsts

What is thirsts the plural of?
Thirsts is the plural of thirst.

Words near thirsts in the dictionary

  1. thirstings
  2. thirstland
  3. thirstlands
  4. thirstless
  5. thirstlessness
  6. thirsts
  7. thirsty
  8. Thirsty Thursday
  9. Thirsty Thursdays
  10. thirsty work
  11. thirteen

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