: 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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Clams, mussels, and lobster rolls will satisfy your seafood craving.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Satisfy your cravings without breaking your diet.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Loading up on sugar early in the morning can also lead to more cravings (and energy roller coasters) throughout the day.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Satisfy your cravings without breaking your diet.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Loading up on sugar early in the morning can also lead to more cravings (and energy roller coasters) throughout the day.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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