quencher
Definition
- Noun:
- Something that extinguishes or suppresses: A "quencher" refers to anything that puts out a fire, light, or flame.
- A thirst-quenching drink: In informal usage, a "quencher" is a beverage that satisfies thirst or provides refreshment.
Usage Examples
- Extinguisher:
- The firefighter used a water quencher to put out the small blaze. (A device or substance that extinguishes fire.)
- Thirst-quenching drink:
- After the long run, he reached for a cold lemonade as a perfect quencher. (A drink that relieves thirst.)
Advanced Usage
- "a modest quencher": A light or moderate alcoholic drink.
- They stopped at the pub for a modest quencher before heading home. (A small drink to refresh oneself.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quench (verb): To extinguish, satisfy, or suppress.
- She drank water to quench her thirst. (To satisfy thirst.)
- Quenchless (adj): That cannot be quenched; unquenchable.
- His quenchless curiosity drove him to explore every topic. (Unstoppable or insatiable.)
Synonyms
- Extinguisher: fire extinguisher, douser, suppressor.
- Drink: beverage, refreshment, thirst-quencher, cooler (informal).
Phrasal Verbs
- Quench out: To extinguish completely.
- He quenched out the campfire before leaving. (Put out the fire entirely.)
Related Idioms
- Quench one's thirst: To satisfy a desire for drink.
- A glass of cold water will quench your thirst on a hot day. (Relieve thirst.)