: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
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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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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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During the summer, there are two weekly live music series to satisfy your music cravings.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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