Definition

A thing that satisfies thirst or puts out a fire.

Example

Water is the best quencher for your thirst on a hot day.

Conversation

I just made a huge pitcher of lemonade; it's the perfect quencher for this hot day.

That sounds amazing! I love lemonade when it's warm outside.

Yeah, it really hits the spot and cools you down.

Definitely, I can't wait to have some!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quencher is formed from "quench" (from Old English *cwencan*, meaning to extinguish or put out) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word "quencher" refers to something that extinguishes thirst or satisfies it.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'extinguishes' thirst — that's what a 'quencher' does, just like how 'quench' means to put out.

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