craving

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noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
Synonyms of craving
: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences

craving

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present participle of crave

Synonyms of craving

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Examples of craving in a Sentence

Noun I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant. a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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Chips aren’t the only way to satisfy a craving for something crunchy. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 But yeah, just how quickly the cravings to check my phone all the time really receded. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Buprenorphine is especially useful for reducing opioid withdrawal and craving while providing some protection against the effects of more powerful opioid substances. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Kelly finds the public’s current craving for unique genre storytelling encouraging, but feels that like most trends, it may be doomed to impermanence. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craving

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Etymology

Noun

see crave

First Known Use

Noun

1633, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craving was in 1633

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craving

noun
crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
: a great desire or longing
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