: 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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Some users on Reddit have reported unexpected cravings and appreciations for perfumes.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
For example, naltrexone, a medication used to reduce cravings and relapse in alcohol and opioid use disorders, is mostly effective for those with a specific genetic variant that is rare among individuals of African descent, and more common in those with European ancestry.
—Samantha N. Melendez, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
But getting people onto long-term medications, including methadone and buprenorphine, which reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, can more effectively prevent mortality in both the short and long term.
—Lois Parshley, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
Eating pineapple in the morning can provide an energy boost, while consuming it at night can help curb cravings.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
For example, naltrexone, a medication used to reduce cravings and relapse in alcohol and opioid use disorders, is mostly effective for those with a specific genetic variant that is rare among individuals of African descent, and more common in those with European ancestry.
—Samantha N. Melendez, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
But getting people onto long-term medications, including methadone and buprenorphine, which reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, can more effectively prevent mortality in both the short and long term.
—Lois Parshley, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
Eating pineapple in the morning can provide an energy boost, while consuming it at night can help curb cravings.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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 Jun. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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