craving

noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
: 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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These are patterns that include the craving for excitement or intense experiences. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Eating dark chocolate in the morning may boost mood and reduce your cravings for sweets later while eating it in the afternoon can provide you a boost in energy. Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 June 2025 Sometimes there just aren't enough appetizers to satisfy the party's pre-wing cravings. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 June 2025 The cravings began to decrease just one week after treatment and remained lower three months after. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for craving

Word History

Etymology

see crave

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of craving was in 1633

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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

craving

noun
crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
: a great desire or longing

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