Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for appetite. Search instead for elvetitek.
Definitions

appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Executives at the country’s biggest banks said this week that higher rates so far haven’t dented consumer or business appetite to borrow and spend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Auto shipments surged 56.3%, driven by strong overseas appetite for electric vehicles, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Little wonder perhaps that by that point, almost irrespective of someone's views on the topic, there was an appetite to talk about something else.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

These medications act on a hormone signaling system that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite, making them effective tools for improving metabolic health and supporting weight loss.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Her appetite came back and much of the pain went away.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

Hamilton's position on the front row revives memories of their bitter title battle in 2021, when the seven-time champion was at Mercedes, and whets appetites for the grand prix on Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Many of the images are succeeding in drawing attention — but for reasons that have little to do with whetting diners’ appetites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Meal prep often asks us to make an absurdly confident prediction about our future appetites.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

"It was a conflicted time because I thought I'm not like those women so where do I go to find something that fits with what I feel about life and the appetites I have."

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

He knows that his belly, his lungs, his tired legs, his appetites, his prayers and his mind are cherished in some profound involvement with nature and God.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin


Vocabulary lists containing appetite

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training