craving
/ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cravings
Meaning · English
A strong desire; yearning.
Noun
Examples
[W]e contrived to satisfy the cravings of thirst by suffering the shirts to become saturated, and then wringing them so as to let the grateful fluid trickle into our mouths.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “craving” mean?
A strong desire; yearning.
Is “craving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.