noun
Uncommon
binge
bihnj
Binge (noun) means a short spell of doing something, especially eating, drinking, or watching something, to excess. Example: “After exams she went on a chocolate binge.”
noun
1
A short spell of doing something, especially eating, drinking, or watching something, to excess.
"After exams she went on a chocolate binge."
"We spent the weekend on a movie binge."
verb
1
To do something, especially eat, drink, or watch, to excess in a short space of time.
"They binged on the whole series in one weekend."
How to use binge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo go overboard with something for a short burst — classically food, drink, or TV.
Common pairings
binge drinking
binge eating
binge-watch
go on a binge
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Word forms
- Plural
- binges
- Third person singular
- binges
- Past tense
- binged
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Etymology
From an old English dialect word meaning to soak or drench something thoroughly — the idea of "soaking" something extended naturally to over-indulging in food or drink.
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What does “binge” mean?
The word “binge” means a short spell of doing something, especially eating, drinking, or watching something, to excess. In plain terms, to go overboard with something for a short burst — classically food, drink, or TV.
How do you pronounce “binge”?
“Binge” is pronounced bihnj (/bɪnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “binge” in a sentence?
Here is “binge” used in a sentence: “After exams she went on a chocolate binge.”
What part of speech is “binge”?
Depending on how it is used, “binge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “binge” come from?
The word “binge” comes from Old English. From an old English dialect word meaning to soak or drench something thoroughly — the idea of "soaking" something extended naturally to over-indulging in food or drink.
Is “binge” a common word?
“Binge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “binge” have?
“Binge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short spell of doing something, especially eating, drinking, or watching something, to excess.
What is the difference between "binge" and "binge-watch"?
"Binge" is the general noun or verb for a short spell of excessive eating, drinking, or other activity, while "binge-watch" is a specific compound verb meaning to watch multiple episodes of a show in one sitting. Binge-watching is just one common example of the broader pattern of binging.
Is "binge" an informal word?
"Binge" is common in everyday, informal speech and writing, though it also appears in clinical contexts such as "binge eating disorder." It isn't slang, but it sits comfortably in both casual and semi-formal registers.
What is the difference between "binge" and "spree"?
Both describe a short burst of excessive activity, but "binge" is used mostly for consuming things like food, drink, or media, while "spree" more often describes activities like shopping or spending. A binge implies indulgence to excess, whereas a spree emphasizes an unrestrained, energetic burst of activity.
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