: 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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Dates offer fiber, natural sugars, and minerals that can support digestion, help control cravings, and provide a quick energy boost.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
After 20 years of satisfying sweet cravings across Coral Gables and Miami, Misha’s Cupcakes is closing its Dixie Highway location, bringing to an end Misha’s walk-in shops in Miami-Dade.
—Connie Ogle
may 23, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Seven on-site dining and drinking options can satisfy pretty much any craving at any time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
After 20 years of satisfying sweet cravings across Coral Gables and Miami, Misha’s Cupcakes is closing its Dixie Highway location, bringing to an end Misha’s walk-in shops in Miami-Dade.
—Connie Ogle
may 23, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Seven on-site dining and drinking options can satisfy pretty much any craving at any time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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 27 May. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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