appetite
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A desire or physical need to eat.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
hunger
Usage notes
"Appetite" can also describe a strong interest in something non-food related, like "an appetite for adventure."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The long hike out in the cold gave everyone a huge _____."
Answer: appetite
In your own words, what does "appetite" mean?
A desire or physical need to eat.
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