English · Food & Drink
appetite
/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/
[/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/]
desire for food
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Appetite is the natural desire to eat, or a strong wish for something.
Example
The long walk gave her a hearty appetite, and she ate every bite of her dinner.
The long walk gave her a hearty appetite, and she ate every bite of her dinner.
Etymology
From Latin 'appetitus' (desire), from 'appetere' (to seek after).
How & Where It’s Used
The desire to eat; figuratively, an eagerness for anything.