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- Dictionaryappetite/ˈapɪtʌɪt/
noun
- 1. a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food: "he has a healthy appetite" Similar
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APPETITE definition: 1. the feeling that you want to eat food: 2. the feeling of wanting or needing something: 3. the…. Learn more.
The meaning of APPETITE is any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life; especially : the desire to eat. How to use appetite in a sentence.
noun. a desire for food or drink. a desire to satisfy a bodily craving, as for sexual pleasure. usually foll by for a desire, liking, or willingness. a great appetite for work.
The Latin word appetitus, meaning "desire for," is the root for appetite. If you have worked up an appetite, you have a desire for food. If you've lost your appetite, you're not hungry at all (maybe because something upset you). You can have an appetite for things other than food.
1. An instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink. 2. A strong wish or urge: an appetite for learning. 3. A collective demand: America's appetite for fossil fuels.
3 meanings: 1. a desire for food or drink 2. a desire to satisfy a bodily craving, as for sexual pleasure 3. a desire, liking,.... Click for more definitions.
noun. /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ [uncountable, countable, usually singular] physical desire for food. He suffered from headaches and loss of appetite. The walk gave me a good appetite. Don't spoil your appetite by eating between meals. Extra Examples. Topics Cooking and eating c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.
