hunger strike

noun

: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life

hunger striker noun

Examples of hunger strike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Solidarity protests were held in several other cities, while supporters sent food and supplies to demonstrators camped in New Delhi and engaged in hunger strikes. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The New Jersey facility has repeatedly been accused by state and local inspectors of obstructing health and safety inspections and has been the site of ongoing protests and detainee hunger strikes over food quality, overcrowding and medical care. — Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The Newark detention center is among ICE facilities where conditions have reportedly been poor, sparking hunger strikes and unrest inside the facility and mass protests outside it. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

If and when hunger strikes, consider grabbing a signature New York slice or bagel to enjoy aboard the train. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hunger strike

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike

Kids Definition

hunger strike

noun

: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to stay alive