eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

Examples of eating disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Medical professionals also urge caution for people with joint or heart problems, no exercise background, a history of eating disorders, or already demanding schedules. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Experts say social media has also helped drive the increase in suicides among teen girls, and a post-pandemic surge in eating disorders. —Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026

Her personal journey of meeting (her wife) Ilana, coming to terms with herself and her needs and her sexuality, through facing her eating disorder. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026

Six years after making her feature directorial debut at Sundance with Relic (2020), writer/director Natalie Erika James is back for the festival’s final year in Park City with a new body horror that examines dysmorphia, eating disorders and the latest diet trends. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eating disorder

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Kids Definition

eating disorder

noun

: any of several disorders (as bulimia) marked by abnormal eating behaviors

Medical Definition

eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior