: 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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But in reality, each spot caters to a different craving.
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Shoppers recommend slicing it before freezing so individual portions are ready to grab whenever a craving hits.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The group was visiting from New York, and the craving hit them.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Shoppers recommend slicing it before freezing so individual portions are ready to grab whenever a craving hits.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The group was visiting from New York, and the craving hit them.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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