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Definition of craving

craving

/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
crav · ing
Adverb:cravingly
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Plural:cravings
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craving Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A powerful, urgent, and often uncontrollable desire for something, especially a specific food, drink, or substance.

Example

"Late in the evening, she developed a sudden craving for dark chocolate and peppermint tea."

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• adjective

1

Having an intense, eager, or consuming desire for something.

Example

"The exhausted travelers returned with craving appetites after their long hike through the mountains."

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• Rhymes for craving

• Nearby Words

crave
craven
craver
craving
craw
crawdad
crawdaddy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English verb 'crafian', meaning to demand by right, ask, or implore, paired with the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Craving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/craving
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