craving

[US]/'kreɪvɪŋ/
[UK]/'krevɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. strong desire or longing

Phrases & Collocations

crave for

Example Sentences

a craving for chocolate.

indulge a craving for chocolate.

craving fame and fortune;

They are driven by a craving for personal glory.

She skipped normal meals to satisfy her craving for chocolate and crisps.

People who are truly hooked will go to any lengths to satisfy their craving for the drug.

Something unappeased, unappeasable, is within me; it longs to find expression. A craving for love is within me, which speaks itself the language of love.

Real-world Examples

Just like a human, she may experience morning sickness and strange food cravings.

Source: "BBC Documentary: The Secret Life of Puppies"

This also reduces your craving for food.

Source: This Month's Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American

But that cadaver did nothing to quiet my craving.

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

Mo was a zombie with a deep, dark craving.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

And I never really had a craving to try it.

Source: CET-6 Listening Comprehension True Questions — Long Dialogues (Including Analysis)

She has odd cravings our sister.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Even if you might be craving something else right now.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

Festivals like Eid, traditionally celebrated with family, increase this craving.

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

Uh, is it weird that I'm craving fried chicken?

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

So you don't get food cravings.

Source: This Month's Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American

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