: 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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As with any addiction, people who stop smoking might experience cravings and withdrawals.
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Bautista Vivanco, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
For this game, the mother-to-be describes her unique cravings without saying the name of the food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Medications like naltrexone can reduce heavy drinking and cravings, and research shows that starting treatment in the emergency department can improve quality of life.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The morning may start okay with a little hunger and lower mood, but by later in the day, cravings and emotions can be overpowering.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
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Bautista Vivanco, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
For this game, the mother-to-be describes her unique cravings without saying the name of the food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Medications like naltrexone can reduce heavy drinking and cravings, and research shows that starting treatment in the emergency department can improve quality of life.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The morning may start okay with a little hunger and lower mood, but by later in the day, cravings and emotions can be overpowering.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craving
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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