appetite

noun
UK: /ˈæpɪtaɪt/
US: /ˈæpɪtaɪt/

  1. A desire to eat food.

    1. I have a big appetite. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fresh air gave him a healthy appetite, and he ate heartily. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong desire or enthusiasm for something.

    1. He had an appetite for success. [ ] [ ]
    2. The public's appetite for celebrity gossip seems insatiable these days. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

desire longing hunger yearning craving inclination
appetite transitive-verb

  1. To excite or stimulate the appetite.

    1. The aroma of food could appetite you. [ ] [ ]
    2. A small appetizer can appetite the guests before the main course arrives. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appetite" in English means: A desire to eat food., A strong desire or enthusiasm for something..

The phonetic transcription of "appetite" is /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ in British English and /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appetite": desire, longing, hunger, yearning, craving, inclination.

Example usage of "appetite": "I have a big appetite.". More examples on the page.