stress eating

American  

[stres ee-ting] / ˈstrɛs ˌi tɪŋ /

noun

1. emotional eating, especially in response to stress, tension, or anxiety.

   Stress eating is a common response to emotional turbulence that can damage your body over the long term.

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Etymology

Origin of stress eating

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

It also showed promise for monitoring signs of stress, eating, exercise and ovulation.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

“Take long walks to clear your head in order to deal with the stress,” he coached Santos via text, urging him to avoid stress eating and alcohol.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023

The researchers who worked on this study have suggested that B. longum APC1472 could be used to minimize "stress eating" if further studies prove the bacteria is effective in supplement form.

From Fox News • Dec. 21, 2020

After just a few weeks in our government-mandated cocoons, many of us have turned to stress eating as a way to cope with the isolation and the strain.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020

Then, last May, when my uncle went into intensive care, the stress eating became a constant and the weight came on and stayed.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2013