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

Tallulah eventually sought treatment for substance abuse and an eating disorder with Moore’s support. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Since 2011, Paracelsus has treated clients for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, drug addiction, and a host of other conditions. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

The judge said those features contributed to higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders and suicide risk among young people. — Jason Volack, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Both animal and human studies suggest psychedelics could change brain function and increase cognitive flexibility, as well as emotional connectedness—features that tend to be impaired in people with eating disorders. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eating disorder

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• warder
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• recorder
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• 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