Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hunger
noun
/ˈhʌŋɡər/
Definition
A strong desire or need for food.
Examples
- After skipping breakfast, I felt a growing hunger by lunchtime.
- The child’s hunger was obvious as he stared at the food on the table.
- Many organizations work to alleviate hunger around the world.
Meaning
Hunger is the sensation that occurs when your body needs food, often accompanied by physical discomfort.
Synonyms
- appetite
- starvation
- craving
- need
- emptiness
