1thirst 
/ˈθɚst/ noun
/ˈθɚst/ noun 1 a : an uncomfortable feeling that is caused by the need for something to drink [noncount] ▪ He quenched his thirst. [=he had a drink] [singular] ▪ a powerful thirst
b [noncount] : a very great need for something to drink
▪ He died of/from thirst. [=he died because he did not have enough fluids in his body] 2 [singular] literary : a strong desire for something
▪ a thirst for fame/knowledge/success — compare hunger
b [noncount] : a very great need for something to drink
▪ He died of/from thirst. [=he died because he did not have enough fluids in his body]
▪ a thirst for fame/knowledge/success — compare hunger
