1. to make or become extremely dry, especially from heat
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘parch’
2. to make thirsty
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘parch’

Examples

• The hot sun parches the desert sand.
• The drought parches the farmland every summer.
• Working in the heat parches his throat quickly.
• The wind parches her skin during winter.
• The fire parches everything in its path.
• Exercise in hot weather parches athletes rapidly.