appetite
/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/noun
The desire to eat or drink.
Example sentences
- “The long hike gave us all a huge appetite.”
- “My appetite disappeared completely when I had the flu last week.”
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. 