appetite
noun
ap·pe·tite
ˈa-pə-ˌtīt 
1
: any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life
especially
: the desire to eat
He has a hearty appetite.
2
a
: an inherent craving
an insatiable appetite for work
b
: taste, preference
… the cultural appetites of the time …—
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Examples of appetite in a Sentence
He has a healthy appetite.
Some common symptoms are tiredness, nausea, and loss of appetite.
I had no appetite and couldn't sleep.
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Symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor, but can include headaches, blurred vision, vomiting, loss of appetite, and changes in mood and ability to think and learn.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Similarly, 2024’s first-quarter comparison to the same time a year ago, when the appetite for demand looked different, is the reason for a stark difference.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
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Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Similarly, 2024’s first-quarter comparison to the same time a year ago, when the appetite for demand looked different, is the reason for a stark difference.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for appetite
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appetite. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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appetite
noun
ap·pe·tite
ˈap-ə-ˌtīt
1
: a natural desire especially for food
2
: taste entry 2 sense 4
an appetite for adventure
Medical Definition
appetite
noun
ap·pe·tite
ˈap-ə-ˌtīt
: any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life
especially
: the desire to eat
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