: 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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With options ranging from breakfast scones to showstopping cakes, Publix has every fall craving covered.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Amen pointed out that beta blockers do not cause cravings or withdrawals like other anti-anxiety medications.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
From there, follow your cravings.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Amen pointed out that beta blockers do not cause cravings or withdrawals like other anti-anxiety medications.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
From there, follow your cravings.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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