eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

Examples of eating disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This can contribute to eating disorders and all sorts of other unhealthy behaviors such as trying to consume too much protein in order to build more muscle. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Aggie's younger sister, Marcie, has been sent to a psychiatric facility to be treated for a severe eating disorder, and Aggie is only able to see her once a week. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Through her work, the mom of two is dismantling stereotypes around eating disorders and offering families an alternative to the various programs around the country that cause deep financial strain without success. — Parents, 24 June 2026

That’s key considering the film’s hard-to-classify nature, in which Early, first of all playing a woman, portrays an aspiring food influencer and content creator who is struggling with an eating disorder. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eating disorder

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Kids Definition

eating disorder

noun

: any of several disorders (as bulimia) marked by abnormal eating behaviors

Medical Definition

eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior