gluttony
noun
glut·tony
ˈglə-tə-nē 
ˈglət-nē
plural gluttonies
1
: excess in eating or drinking
2
: greedy or excessive indulgence
accused the nation of energy gluttony
Examples of gluttony in a Sentence
the view that gluttony is a serious failure in self-discipline
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At a deeper level, this is a gluttony issue.
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Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Of course, that just means an American corporation foisting gluttony on other countries.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This president doesn’t attempt to hide his gluttony for power and wealth.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Of course, that just means an American corporation foisting gluttony on other countries.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This president doesn’t attempt to hide his gluttony for power and wealth.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gluttony
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“Gluttony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluttony. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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gluttony
noun
glut·tony
ˈglət-nē
-ᵊn-ē
plural gluttonies
: the act or habit of eating or drinking too much
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