appetite

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/noun

The desire to eat or drink.

Example sentence

“The long hike gave us all a huge appetite.”

The figurative use is common in business English: appetite for risk, appetite for change. "Whet your appetite" means stir your interest.

Related words

ingredientOne of the things, especially foods, that are combined to make a mixture.flavorThe particular taste of a food or drink, often blended with its smell.beverageAny drink, such as coffee, tea, juice, milk, or a soft drink, though usually not plain water.tasteThe sense the tongue uses to detect flavors, or the flavor a food or drink produces.groceryA store where food and everyday household items are sold.bakeTo prepare food by cooking it with dry heat inside an oven.