eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

Examples of eating disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Individuals who are underweight or have a history of eating disorders should also avoid it.1 People with medical conditions or those taking medications, especially for diabetes, should consult a healthcare professional before starting. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025

Vallée, a 31-year-old French gestalt therapist based in Berlin, Germany specializes in helping clients navigate body image issues and eating disorders. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

Topics covered include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying and more, the release said. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025

Because a lot of the time people with eating disorders have a voice in their head that manifests and things like that. —Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eating disorder

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Kids Definition

eating disorder

noun

: any of several disorders (as bulimia) marked by abnormal eating behaviors

Medical Definition

eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior