: 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
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
By minimizing cravings for the foods that would otherwise prevent the weight loss desired, chromium is pivotal to the weight loss process and two willpower.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
But outdoor temperatures are still fluctuating, and that may stir your cravings for either cozy soups or green salads.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
Hemp seeds are rich in fiber, helping to regulate bowel functions, reduce sugar cravings, and reduce appetite by prolonging the feeling of being sated.
—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
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
By minimizing cravings for the foods that would otherwise prevent the weight loss desired, chromium is pivotal to the weight loss process and two willpower.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
But outdoor temperatures are still fluctuating, and that may stir your cravings for either cozy soups or green salads.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
Hemp seeds are rich in fiber, helping to regulate bowel functions, reduce sugar cravings, and reduce appetite by prolonging the feeling of being sated.
—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
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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