: 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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Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
In particular, the drugs can boost insulin sensitivity (in part by slowing the passage of food in the GI tract) and act on parts of the brain that influence appetite and cravings, all of which can reduce that never-quite-full feeling common in folks with PCOS.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 May 2025
Besides mood swings, other common symptoms of the prodrome phase include excessive yawning, fatigue, nausea, neck stiffness, and food cravings.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Recent research suggests that CBD may help reduce the urge to use nicotine by inhibiting the metabolism of nicotine in the body, which can lower cravings and make withdrawal symptoms more manageable.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
In particular, the drugs can boost insulin sensitivity (in part by slowing the passage of food in the GI tract) and act on parts of the brain that influence appetite and cravings, all of which can reduce that never-quite-full feeling common in folks with PCOS.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 May 2025
Besides mood swings, other common symptoms of the prodrome phase include excessive yawning, fatigue, nausea, neck stiffness, and food cravings.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Recent research suggests that CBD may help reduce the urge to use nicotine by inhibiting the metabolism of nicotine in the body, which can lower cravings and make withdrawal symptoms more manageable.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
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: a great desire or longing
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