: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
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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Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Their natural sweetness can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without providing excessive calories.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Late-night snack cravings take on all sorts of shapes for all kinds of people.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 8 Mar. 2025
Auburn Bagel Company, a small-batch New York City-style bagel joint, fulfilled our carb craving.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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