Food & drink pronunciation

appetite

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

IPA
/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
Path
/food/appetite/

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Meaning

noun

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

noun

Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.

noun

The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

“appetite for reading”

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