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

But to your brain, romance may look less like affection and more like craving, stress, and reward. — Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026

Low energy, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, fainting, brittle or thin nails, hair loss, cravings to chew ice and restless legs syndrome are a few signs, according to Thomas. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Make it with fresh peaches when in season, or frozen peaches when a wintertime craving hits. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Families also can choose from five diverse restaurants, while stations for broths and ice cream satisfy other cravings. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 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