craving

American

[krey-ving] / ˈkreɪ vɪŋ /

noun

great or eager desire; yearning.

craving British

/ ˈkreɪvɪŋ /

noun

an intense desire or longing

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Related Words

See desire.

Other Word Forms

cravingly adverb
cravingness noun
uncraving adjective
uncravingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of craving

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; crave, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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For an instant I felt a pang, picturing myself in Tokyo or Timbuktu, craving one of my aunts peach pies.

From Literature

Some think it may stem from the fact that dragon mothers cannot nurse their young, which leaves the little beasts with a lifelong craving for milk.

From Literature

But if you’re craving a soda, have to shave, or want to wash your clothes, AI can’t really help you there.

From Barron's

These medications reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and help curb food cravings.

From Science Daily

But lately, I’ve found myself craving a different kind of celebration: one that feels less like a production and more like an act of welcome.

From Salon

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