Intermediate Food & Eating

Craving

/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ noun

Meaning

A powerful desire for a particular food.

हिंदी मेंकिसी विशेष भोजन की तीव्र इच्छा।

Example Sentences

“She had a craving for chocolate.”

उसे चॉकलेट की तीव्र इच्छा हुई।

“Late-night cravings are common.”

देर रात की तीव्र इच्छाएं आम हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Stronger and more specific than "appetite" — a craving usually targets one particular food, not hunger in general.

Good to Know

Synonyms
urge, longing
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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