craving

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noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
Synonyms of craving
: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences

craving

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present participle of crave

Synonyms of craving

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Examples of craving in a Sentence

Noun 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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Ladybird Taco started with a breakfast craving, a homemade tortilla and a chance encounter that changed everything. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 And, later, a midnight snack of lobster rolls, hot dogs, and pizzas certainly quashed any late-night cravings. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Having low iron can also cause restless leg syndrome and pica — cravings for nonfood items such as ice or clay. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Some people notice differences in appetite, cravings, or gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance depending on the sweetener used. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craving

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Etymology

Noun

see crave

First Known Use

Noun

1633, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craving was in 1633

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craving

noun
crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
: a great desire or longing
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