: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
Synonyms
Examples of craving in a Sentence
I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
Recent Examples on the Web
Hemp seeds are rich in fiber, helping to regulate bowel functions, reduce sugar cravings, and reduce appetite by prolonging the feeling of being sated.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Certain fat burners may also curb cravings for sugary, unhealthy snacks that can disrupt your diet.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
From pies and pastries to savory bites and butcher cuts, there is something to meet the cravings of every expecting parent.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
So when the craving for vinegary rice and raw fish comes around like clockwork, the spendy devil on my shoulder trying to convince me to order takeout, supermarket sushi is my ever-reliable angel on the other.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 23 Mar. 2024
Maiya is described as a mixed-breed dog with a love for playing ball and a craving for string cheese.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
In one recent study, however, side effects forced more than half of participants to drop out before completing the three-week trial, though some did report a reduction in opioid cravings.
—Lev Facher Reprints, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
Food cravings have been top of mind for Cayley during this pregnancy.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
Some even braved the rain to come inside and satisfy their cravings.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Certain fat burners may also curb cravings for sugary, unhealthy snacks that can disrupt your diet.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
From pies and pastries to savory bites and butcher cuts, there is something to meet the cravings of every expecting parent.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
So when the craving for vinegary rice and raw fish comes around like clockwork, the spendy devil on my shoulder trying to convince me to order takeout, supermarket sushi is my ever-reliable angel on the other.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 23 Mar. 2024
Maiya is described as a mixed-breed dog with a love for playing ball and a craving for string cheese.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
In one recent study, however, side effects forced more than half of participants to drop out before completing the three-week trial, though some did report a reduction in opioid cravings.
—Lev Facher Reprints, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
Food cravings have been top of mind for Cayley during this pregnancy.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
Some even braved the rain to come inside and satisfy their cravings.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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