craving
Translation
craving, longing, yearning
Examples
She has a craving for pickles.
She has a craving for pickles.
He couldn't resist his craving for a cigarette.
He couldn't resist his craving for a cigarette.
Grammar Patterns
((a craving for sth.)) a strong feeling of wanting (sth.) She has a craving for pickles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desire, longing, urge, yearning
Etymology
From the verb 'crave' + the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
A 'craving' is the feeling you have when you 'crave' something. The '-ing' makes it a noun.