noun

craving

KRAY-vihng

noun

A strong, persistent desire for something.

"She had a sudden craving for salty snacks."

"His craving for approval drove most of his decisions."

How to Use Craving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA powerful urge or longing for something, often food or a habit.

Common pairings

sugar craving satisfy a craving intense craving

cravings plural

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She had a sudden _____ for salty snacks.

From crave + the suffix -ing, turning the verb into a noun for the feeling itself.

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