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

Another concern is that a diet plan with too few calories or inaccurate nutrient recommendations could perpetuate eating disorders, Nagata said. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026

Much of what Layla says about her eating disorder feels like a warning. —Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026

According to a 2015 review by a group of Canadian researchers, frequent family dinners can prevent issues with eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, violent behavior, depression, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents. —Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026

Taylor opened up about her eating disorder and GLP-1 use after being turned down for a modeling job with a big agency. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eating disorder

• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder
• camcorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder

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