: 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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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Who doesn't have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
But cravings aren't just about biology.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Who doesn't have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
But cravings aren't just about biology.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 May 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 May. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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