: 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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Our favorite dairy-free desserts cover every craving, from chocolaty to fruity to frozen.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Feb. 2026
The protein in yogurt slows digestion, while the berries provide antioxidants and just a hint of natural sweetness to satisfy your snack cravings.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Money choices could feel foggy as the temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Resources unites with elusive Neptune, mixing a craving for comfort with dreams of what feels perfect.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
This pie only requires four ingredients and 15-minutes of hands on cooking for an easy weeknight pie when the craving hits.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Feb. 2026
The protein in yogurt slows digestion, while the berries provide antioxidants and just a hint of natural sweetness to satisfy your snack cravings.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Money choices could feel foggy as the temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Resources unites with elusive Neptune, mixing a craving for comfort with dreams of what feels perfect.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
This pie only requires four ingredients and 15-minutes of hands on cooking for an easy weeknight pie when the craving hits.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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