hearty appetite

noun

: a strong interest in and desire to eat well
All of the children have hearty appetites.

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If your family has a hearty appetite, try the 20-inch Madeline Island pie, with pepperoni, beef, onions, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, and more. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026 She was known for her hearty appetite — happily eating 'everything,' with watermelon and strawberries among her favorite treats. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 Over the last 12 months, investors have displayed hearty appetites for some East Bay and South Bay neighborhood shopping centers. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 Americans won’t stop spending The ripple effects of American consumers’ hearty appetite for spending are felt across the economy, Zandi says. — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024 The first ingredient would be guests in robust health with hearty appetites. — Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023

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“Hearty appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearty%20appetite. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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