How to Pronounce Thirsts

To pronounce "thirsts", say THIRSTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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THIRSTS

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What does thirsts mean?

noun

  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 spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane
  2. The condition producing the sensation of thirst.

verb

  1. To be thirsty.
  2. (usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

    “I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.”

Synonyms

cravinglonging

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Words that rhyme with thirsts

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burstsfirstsworstsoutbursts

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How many syllables are in "thirsts"?▾

"Thirsts" has one syllable.

What does "thirsts" mean?▾

Thirsts: 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

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