craving

1 of 2

noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ 

: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing

a craving for chocolate

a craving for new experiences

craving

2 of 2

present participle of crave

Synonyms of craving

Noun

• desire
• longing
• thirst
• urge
• hunger
• appetite

Examples of craving in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

When a croissant, a cupcake or a cookie craving is calling, a stop at one of Charlotte’s best bakeries is in order. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

The Concours Club has given him a Miami address for his craving, along with storage, service, coaching, and a place to keep his own racing history in motion. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Endocrine Health Eating bitter foods like arugula may reduce sweet cravings, notes Slayton. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Within weeks of our first drop, our teams were testing new flavors and ramped up our innovation pipeline to meet this cultural craving. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see crave

First Known Use

Noun

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for craving

• braving
• caving
• graving
• laving
• paving
• raving
• saving
• shaving
• slaving
• staving
• waiving
• waving

Kids Definition

craving

noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ 

: a great desire or longing