: 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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Right Now Reducing and eventually stopping sugar cravings can take time.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Butterbeer Season returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a dozen ways to satisfy your Butterbeer cravings as the movie theme park celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Studies have shown that those sugar spikes activate the brain’s reward mechanism and trigger cravings, making overeating at snacks and later meals more likely.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
This is a season where deeper connections are the craving, but maintain a balance to avoid giving too much for getting little in return.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Butterbeer Season returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a dozen ways to satisfy your Butterbeer cravings as the movie theme park celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Studies have shown that those sugar spikes activate the brain’s reward mechanism and trigger cravings, making overeating at snacks and later meals more likely.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
This is a season where deeper connections are the craving, but maintain a balance to avoid giving too much for getting little in return.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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