itched; itching; itches
1
a
: to have an itch
her arm itched
b
: to produce an itchy sensation
long underwear that itches
2
: to have a restless desire or hankering for something
were itching to go outside
1
a
: an uneasy irritating sensation in the upper surface of the skin usually held to result from mild stimulation of pain receptors
b
: a skin disorder accompanied by such a sensation
especially
: a contagious eruption caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrows in the skin and causes intense itching
Synonyms
Examples of itch in a Sentence
Verb
His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies.
This sweater makes me itch.
Noun
I had a slight itch on my back.
Scratching only makes the itch worse.
She's always had an itch for adventure.
He has an itch to travel.
Recent Examples on the Web
Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
This numbing spray is a true MVP for relieving the burning, itching, and all-around discomfort for at least a few minutes at a time.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
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Verb
Allergic reaction symptoms include difficulty breathing, hives, itching, and anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening reaction).
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
This numbing spray is a true MVP for relieving the burning, itching, and all-around discomfort for at least a few minutes at a time.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itch. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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itch
1 of 2 verb1
: to have or produce an itch
2
: to cause to itch
3
: to have a strong desire
itching to get going
itch
2 of 2 noun1
a
: an uneasy irritating feeling in the skin usually held to result from exciting cells or groups of cells which sense pain
b
: a skin disorder accompanied by an itch
especially
: scabies
2
: a restless usually constant desire
Medical Definition
itch
noun1
: an uneasy irritating sensation in the upper surface of the skin usually held to result from mild stimulation of pain receptors
2
: a skin disorder accompanied by an itch
especially
: a contagious eruption caused by an itch mite of the genus Sarcoptes (S. scabiei) that burrows in the skin and causes intense itching
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