: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Symptoms include cravings, unsuccessful quit attempts, tolerance and withdrawal.
—
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Expect new ideas, unexpected conversations and a craving for mental freedom.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With Phoebe’s bringing its local following to a new neighborhood and Snooze continuing its regional expansion, Austin brunch fans will soon have more options to satisfy morning cravings.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Limit triggers One of the most difficult aspects of addressing sugar cravings is that they’re typically driven by unconscious signals, explains Dana Small, a professor studying the brain, diet, and metabolism at McGill University in Canada.
—Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craving
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Expect new ideas, unexpected conversations and a craving for mental freedom.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With Phoebe’s bringing its local following to a new neighborhood and Snooze continuing its regional expansion, Austin brunch fans will soon have more options to satisfy morning cravings.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Limit triggers One of the most difficult aspects of addressing sugar cravings is that they’re typically driven by unconscious signals, explains Dana Small, a professor studying the brain, diet, and metabolism at McGill University in Canada.
—Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craving
Cite this Entry
“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
