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

Certain groups should not fast at all, including pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and teenagers, people with type 1 diabetes and anyone with a history of eating disorders. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

However, emotional hunger or binge-eating disorders are different. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Margaret Cho In March 2026, comedian Margaret Cho spoke to Richard Taite about her decision to use GLP-1 medications to help manage her binge-eating disorder. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 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