craving

noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ 

: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing

a craving for chocolate

a craving for new experiences

Synonyms of craving

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

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

There’s a lot of throwbacks and flashbacks, and there’s a craving for them. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 July 2026

This no-bake recipe uses cornflakes, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips to satisfy any sweet tooth craving. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Many savory foods can satisfy your salty and crunchy cravings while still offering plenty of nutrients. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 June 2026

One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see crave

First Known Use

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