: 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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Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world, of course—but the city truly has something to offer for any curious traveler with a craving for art, design, and culinary pleasures.
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The cravings still strike from time to time.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The weight loss drugs seem to muffle cravings for substances like tobacco and alcohol as well as food.
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Often described as romantic, its easy-going elegance will satisfy anyone's craving for fine dining.
—Courtney Cherry, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The cravings still strike from time to time.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The weight loss drugs seem to muffle cravings for substances like tobacco and alcohol as well as food.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Often described as romantic, its easy-going elegance will satisfy anyone's craving for fine dining.
—Courtney Cherry, CBS News, 6 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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