Meaning of the word parch in English

What does parch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

parch

US /pɑːrtʃ/
UK /pɑːtʃ/

Verb

to make or become very dry through intense heat

Example:
The sun had parched the fields, turning the grass brown.
My throat was parched after hours of talking.