appetite
noun
ap·pe·tite
ˈa-pə-ˌtīt 
1
: any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life
especially
: the desire to eat
He has a hearty appetite.
2
a
: an inherent craving
an insatiable appetite for work
b
: taste, preference
… the cultural appetites of the time …—
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J. D. HartExamples of appetite in a Sentence
He has a healthy appetite.
Some common symptoms are tiredness, nausea, and loss of appetite.
I had no appetite and couldn't sleep.
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Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
One such effort, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking has already been a ratings success, proving yet again there is still an appetite for the IP.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, even as Trump puts his finger on the scale, the market and simple economic questions will determine the appetite for new oil and gas drilling.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
However, to date, the US Congress has shown little appetite to oppose President Trump's policy priorities.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appetite
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appetite. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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appetite
noun
ap·pe·tite
ˈap-ə-ˌtīt
1
: a natural desire especially for food
2
: taste entry 2 sense 4
an appetite for adventure
Medical Definition
appetite
noun
ap·pe·tite
ˈap-ə-ˌtīt
: any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life
especially
: the desire to eat
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