Definition of hunger

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• hunger is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• hunger is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• hunger is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of hunger

• a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. hungriness
• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. crave
  2. lust
  3. starve
  4. thirst
• strong desire for something (not food or drink) (noun)

  Examples

  1. hunger for affection

  Synonyms

  1. hungriness
  2. thirst
  3. thirstiness
• be hungry; go without food (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. famish
  2. starve
• feel the need to eat (verb)

See definition of hunger in Merriam Webster