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

Synonyms of gluttony

• overeating

Examples of gluttony in a Sentence

the view that gluttony is a serious failure in self-discipline

Recent Examples on the Web

This is consistent with the film’s overarching preoccupation with greed, which here takes the form of gluttony. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Such gluttony now has been outlawed by the new rules put into place last week. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026

At a deeper level, this is a gluttony issue. — Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see glutton

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gluttony

noun

glut·​tony ˈglət-nē 

-ᵊn-ē

plural gluttonies

: the act or habit of eating or drinking too much