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

As she’s promoted from off-camera dishwasher to digital-series regular, her eating disorder makes an aggressive resurgence. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026

While her life seems picturesque, complete with a devoted husband (Eric Rahill) and ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant), mounting professional pressures reawaken her long-dormant struggle with an eating disorder. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026

This can contribute to eating disorders and all sorts of other unhealthy behaviors such as trying to consume too much protein in order to build more muscle. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Tech companies are under growing pressure to limit children’s exposure to social media, which some psychologists have linked to mental health risks such as cyberbullying, eating disorders and suicide. —Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 June 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