There are millions of hungry people throughout the world.
That girl is always hungry.
The prisoners' families were hungry for more information.
They were hungry to learn more.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
But on the latest installation of Rolling Stone Recommends, the musician taps into the more feral feelings that come with playing competitive card games with friends, the idea of being monstrously hungry on Survivor, and recovering from watching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 The Argentine manager told reporters that the Panamanians were hungrier.—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025 People want serious action to fix this problem, and 59% are hungry for more cuts.—Ryan J. Taylor, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 Reduced appetite: Some kids just aren't hungry at mealtimes, and that can be normal.—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hungry
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hungrig; akin to Old English hungor
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of hungry was
before the 12th century
Share