: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
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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
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
The chocolate’s for me or one of my coworkers—whoever’s cravings hit first!
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
For instance, a single shot of buprenorphine costs more than $1,200 and cuts cravings for a month.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
This is the warm dessert to turn to when a craving for banana pudding strikes.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
The chocolate’s for me or one of my coworkers—whoever’s cravings hit first!
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
For instance, a single shot of buprenorphine costs more than $1,200 and cuts cravings for a month.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
This is the warm dessert to turn to when a craving for banana pudding strikes.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for craving
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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