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craving

American  
[krey-ving] / ˈkreɪ vɪŋ /

noun

  1. great or eager desire; yearning.


craving British  
/ ˈkreɪvɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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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Fans have taken it upon themselves to exploit this inner-castle joke even further, posting recipe videos for when you’re craving “‘Traitors’ salmon” and frequently referencing the breakfast dish in their spoofs and satirical content.

From Salon

The bargain: The U.S. has larger salaries, mobile talent and millions of citizens craving a better life.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, research published in the British Medical Journal suggests people put most of the weight back on quickly when they stop taking the drugs, as their normal food cravings return.

From BBC

Folks are simply craving more crunch in their lives.

From Salon

Selly Tan, an influencer from California, said people are “craving something real again,” and vowed to print her photos, read more books and magazines and take up hobbies that don’t need Wi-Fi.

From Los Angeles Times