eating disorder
noun
any of various disorders, as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, characterized by severe disturbances in eating habits.
eating disorders
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pluralof eating disorder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Early is interested in the sickly vanity of eating disorders and conceptual femininity, and he explores the danger of these illnesses through a lens that is both uneasy and unique to his film.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
She is the founder of At Large Agency and co-founder of The Chain, a peer support community for women in the media, fashion, and entertainment industries with eating disorders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Health professionals who specialize in eating disorders told me that the scrutiny can exacerbate illness, for both regular people and celebrities who might be struggling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Romanticizing extreme thinness contributes to eating disorders, which can do serious damage to the health of sufferers.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Is it any wonder Americans suffer from so many eating disorders?
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
