gluttony

noun

glut·​tony ˈglə-tə-nē How to pronounce gluttony (audio)
ˈglət-nē
plural gluttonies
Synonyms of gluttony
1
: excess in eating or drinking
2
: greedy or excessive indulgence
accused the nation of energy gluttony

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Examples of gluttony in a Sentence

the view that gluttony is a serious failure in self-discipline
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Such gluttony now has been outlawed by the new rules put into place last week. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 At a deeper level, this is a gluttony issue. — Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 This president doesn’t attempt to hide his gluttony for power and wealth. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026 The real culprit, though, is the gluttony of college football. — Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gluttony

Word History

Etymology

see glutton

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gluttony was in the 13th century

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“Gluttony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluttony. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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gluttony

noun
glut·​tony ˈglət-nē How to pronounce gluttony (audio)
-ᵊn-ē
plural gluttonies
: the act or habit of eating or drinking too much

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