Word
craving
Meanings
a strong desire for a particular thing, especially food or drink
a powerful urge to do or have something (not necessarily food)
Definition
A craving is a strong desire for a specific food, drink, or experience.
A craving is an intense urge to have or do something, often something specific like chocolate, coffee, or a cigarette. It can come suddenly and feel hard to ignore. People often use it to describe strong wants related to tastes, habits, or emotions.
Examples
- I had a craving for salty popcorn during the movie.
- She fought her craving for sweets after dinner.
- They satisfied their craving for adventure by taking a road trip.
- He noticed a craving for coffee every afternoon at work.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "craving" (a strong desire) with "carving" (cutting or shaping), which sounds similar but has a different meaning.
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