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

For example, intermittent fasting is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, young children, Type 1 diabetics, folks with a history of eating disorders, etc. —Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025

At the heart of this first of what could be many such trials is the premise that social media and its algorithms and sticky attraction have harsh consequences of thoughts of suicide, depression, sleep disruption, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and anxiety. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025

The drama veers from the usual sports-movie cliches by exploring mental health and eating disorders with a dose of psychological horror. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

She was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder. —Nick Zaccardi, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025

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