craving

noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ 

: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing

a craving for chocolate

a craving for new experiences

Synonyms of craving

• desire
• longing
• thirst
• urge
• hunger
• appetite

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Aiming for 30 grams of protein at breakfast can reduce cravings, promote fullness, stabilize blood sugar, and help maintain muscle mass. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026

Kravitz is the opposite, as her Venus conjunct Pluto in Scorpio is deeply evocative; there is a deep craving for intimacy, soul-to-soul connection and closeness rooted in loyalty and reciprocity. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

The best time to snack depends on your hunger, meals, and daily routine, but mid-morning and mid-afternoon are often good times for managing cravings between meals. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Apr. 2026

Here is a rundown of each of the articles published this month, fit for every craving. —Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see crave

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for craving

• braving
• caving
• graving
• laving
• paving
• raving
• saving
• shaving
• slaving
• staving
• waiving
• waving

Kids Definition

craving

noun

crav·​ing ˈkrā-viŋ 

: a great desire or longing