: 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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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.
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Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
When faced with a craving, there’s hardly a country on the planet that doesn’t turn to some type of bread with something stuffed inside it.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
No matter your cravings or preferences, there’s a Feel-Good recipe waiting for you.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
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Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
When faced with a craving, there’s hardly a country on the planet that doesn’t turn to some type of bread with something stuffed inside it.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
No matter your cravings or preferences, there’s a Feel-Good recipe waiting for you.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 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 25 Jun. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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