How to spell thirst

Thirst is spelled T-H-I-R-S-T.

hear itthirst/θɜrst/nounLong vowels

What it means: A strong desire for something to drink.

In a sentence: Ben drank some water to quench his thirst.

Same family: thirsty, thirsted, thirsting, thirstiness, crave. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.

Where it comes from: Thirst comes from Old English "þurst" meaning "dryness" or "sensation of dryness in the mouth," and is related to an old Germanic root for "dry." Over time, English extended the idea from physical dryness to a strong desire for anything, like a thirst for power or knowledge.

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