thirst Definition

thirst
noun

1. The need to drink, or the feeling of dryness in the mouth that this causes.

Thesaurus: thirstiness, dryness.
2. A strong and eager desire or longing.

Example: a thirst for knowledge
Thesaurus: appetite, craving, yearning, desire, longing, hankering, eagerness, keenness, yen.

verb, intr thirsted, thirsting

1. To have a great desire or long for something.
2. old use
To be thirsty.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon thyrstan.