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

He was accused of not providing food or medications to Maier for multiple days before his death and not properly following the prison's policy for documenting a hunger strike. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Detainees have reported worm-like creatures in their drinking water, launched hunger strikes, and signed onto class-action lawsuits in recent months, decrying poor food, sanitation and medical care. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

When hunger strikes, head to Dénia, a city recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 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