hunger

noun
UK: /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/
US: /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ/

  1. The feeling you have when you need to eat something.

    1. I feel hunger now, I need food soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The long hike gave me a terrible hunger that only pizza could cure. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong desire or need for something.

    1. I have a hunger for success in my job. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her hunger for knowledge led her to read every book in the library. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

craving desire appetite yearning longing
hunger intransitive-verb

  1. To feel the need to eat.

    1. I hunger for a sandwich right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After working all day, I hunger for a big plate of pasta and a glass of wine. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have a strong desire or need for something.

    1. He hungers for adventure and new experiences. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many young artists hunger for recognition and critical acclaim in their field. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hunger" in English means: The feeling you have when you need to eat something., A strong desire or need for something..

The phonetic transcription of "hunger" is /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/ in British English and /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "hunger": "I feel hunger now, I need food soon.". More examples on the page.