Learner's Dictionary
mobile search
Home
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
My Saved Words
Login
×
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
Most Popular
My Saved Words
Log in
Learner's Dictionary
quench
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
quench
(verb)
Save
quench
/
ˈ
kwɛntʃ/
verb
quenches
;
quenched
;
quenching
quench
/
ˈ
kwɛntʃ/
verb
quenches
;
quenched
;
quenching
Learner's definition of QUENCH
[
+ object
]
formal
:
to stop (a fire) from burning
:
to put out (a fire)
Firefighters
quenched
[=
extinguished
] the flames.
[+] more examples
[-] hide examples
[+] Example sentences
[-] Hide examples
quench your thirst
:
to cause you to stop feeling thirsty
a drink that will
quench your thirst
He
quenched his thirst
by drinking a bottle of water.
[+] more examples
[-] hide examples
[+] Example sentences
[-] Hide examples
Comments & Questions
Comments & Questions
What made you want to look up
quench
? Include any comments and questions you have about this word.
Please enable JavaScript to view the
comments powered by Disqus.
ASK THE EDITOR
What is the meaning difference between a marriage and a wedding?
See the answer »
LEARNER'S QUIZZES
Vocabulary Quiz
Test your word power
Take the Quiz »
Name That Thing
Take our visual quiz
Test Your Knowledge »
LEARNER'S WORD OF THE DAY
splurge
:
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
Learn More »