: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
Examples of craving in a Sentence
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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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
This Valentine’s Day, whether Cupid’s bow found your match or your gal pals are your most beloved companions, there is something around Rhode Island to set your heart fluttering, or at least indulge your craving for sweets, romance and maybe some bubbly, too.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Whereas my brain scan was mostly black-and-white, the scans of people with alcohol-use disorder light up bright red in areas associated with motivation and cravings.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Overall, there are five restaurants to choose from as well as seven bars to satiate any and all cravings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
This Valentine’s Day, whether Cupid’s bow found your match or your gal pals are your most beloved companions, there is something around Rhode Island to set your heart fluttering, or at least indulge your craving for sweets, romance and maybe some bubbly, too.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Whereas my brain scan was mostly black-and-white, the scans of people with alcohol-use disorder light up bright red in areas associated with motivation and cravings.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Overall, there are five restaurants to choose from as well as seven bars to satiate any and all cravings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craving
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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