Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crave-food

verb
/kreɪv fuːd/
Definition
to have a strong desire for specific food or types of food.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, I often crave comfort food like macaroni and cheese.
  • She craved fresh fruit on a hot summer day.
  • During my pregnancy, I would crave pickles and ice cream.
Meaning
When someone craves food, they have an intense longing or hunger for something particular to eat, often driven by emotional or physical needs.
Synonyms
  • desire food
  • long for food
  • yearn for food