English · Food & Drink
hunger
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/
[/ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/]
need to eat
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Hunger is the feeling of needing or wanting food.
Example
By noon his hunger was so strong that even plain bread tasted wonderful.
By noon his hunger was so strong that even plain bread tasted wonderful.
Etymology
From Old English 'hungor', a common Germanic word.
How & Where It’s Used
The bodily need for food; figuratively, a strong craving for something.