: 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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The town of Great Barrington is lined with tasty eats that'll satisfy any craving.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
The bitterness of dark chocolate is credited with staving off more cravings for sweets, while also providing health-enhancing flavonoids, as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, along with fiber.
—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
The bitterness of dark chocolate is credited with staving off more cravings for sweets, while also providing health-enhancing flavonoids, as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, along with fiber.
—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
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 3 May. 2024.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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