Appetite

usgb/ˈæpɪtaɪt/
noun

A natural desire to eat food.

Skipping breakfast can decrease your appetite later in the day.
Visual representation of "appetite" - A natural desire to eat food

Often appears as...

  • lose your appetite
  • suppress your appetite
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Physical Need

'Appetite' often refers to a physical need. It can fluctuate based on time of day and activity level.

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After the hike, my appetite was huge.
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Idiomatic Expressions

'Appetite' is used in idioms like 'whet your appetite', meaning to increase interest or desire.

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The preview whetted my appetite for the full movie.
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