: 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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When chocolate cravings hit, this cake is the answer.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
From hearty whole wheat to soft sourdough and sweet Hawaiian, there’s a Half Loaf for every craving.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bottom Line Sugar cravings are natural, but that doesn’t mean candy or other treats loaded with refined sugar are the only way to satisfy them.
—Christina Manian, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
This two-floor restaurant is a long-standing community favorite offering a large and diverse menu to suit all tastes and cravings, from hamburgers to sushi.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
From hearty whole wheat to soft sourdough and sweet Hawaiian, there’s a Half Loaf for every craving.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bottom Line Sugar cravings are natural, but that doesn’t mean candy or other treats loaded with refined sugar are the only way to satisfy them.
—Christina Manian, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
This two-floor restaurant is a long-standing community favorite offering a large and diverse menu to suit all tastes and cravings, from hamburgers to sushi.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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