IELTS thirst Definition A strong desire for water or liquid; a need to drink. Example "After hours in the sun, his thirst became unbearable." Sign in to save IELTS Quiz → ← thigh thorn → Study tips featuring "thirst" Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Audit Your Own Writing for Lexical Resource Explain New Words Out Loud To Yourself Related words TOEFL brighten IELTS startle GRE abide SAT abnormal TOEFL aboard TOEFL abolition IELTS upward TOEFL abort IELTS abortion SAT abrupt SAT absence TOEFL absent