: 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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Spring is nearly upon us, and with the change of season, one of two desires naturally emerges: the urge to purge or the craving to acquire something new.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Dig in: The casual waterfront eatery will satisfy your seafood cravings and give visitors a quintessential San Diego experience, especially sitting at the outdoor countertop overlooking the Point Loma Marina.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
This mom's viral TikTok raised questions about potential risks connected to some of the cravings pregnant people can have.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 26 Feb. 2025
In response, many are looking for healthy alternatives to meat that satisfy their cravings—yet are affordable and provide the same nutritional value.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Dig in: The casual waterfront eatery will satisfy your seafood cravings and give visitors a quintessential San Diego experience, especially sitting at the outdoor countertop overlooking the Point Loma Marina.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
This mom's viral TikTok raised questions about potential risks connected to some of the cravings pregnant people can have.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 26 Feb. 2025
In response, many are looking for healthy alternatives to meat that satisfy their cravings—yet are affordable and provide the same nutritional value.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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