binge

noun
UK: /bɪndʒ/
US: /bɪndʒ/

  1. A short period devoted to indulging in an activity, especially drinking alcohol or eating.

    1. I had a chocolate binge last night [ ] [ ]
    2. After weeks of dieting, she went on a terrible binge of sweets and junk food [ ] [ ]

  2. An occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money.

    1. He went on a spending binge last week [ ] [ ]
    2. The store's closing led to a shopping binge as people rushed to grab last-minute deals [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

spree bout orgy indulgence excess debauch
binge verb

  1. To indulge in something to excess, such as food or alcohol.

    1. I tend to binge on ice cream [ ] [ ]
    2. During the holidays, many people binge on rich foods and sugary treats [ ] [ ]

  2. To do something to excess; to engage in unrestrained activity.

    1. She often binges on TV shows [ ] [ ]
    2. He binged watched the entire series in just one weekend, neglecting his responsibilities [ ] [ ]
binge adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a period of excessive indulgence, especially in food or alcohol.

    1. binge eating is bad for you [ ] [ ]
    2. Binge drinking can have serious health consequences if it becomes habitual [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "binge" in English means: A short period devoted to indulging in an activity, especially drinking alcohol or eating., An occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money..

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

Synonyms for "binge": spree, bout, orgy, indulgence, excess, debauch.

Example usage of "binge": "I had a chocolate binge last night". More examples on the page.