appetite

Universal Words noun 1 [U,C,usually sing.] physical desire for food: He suffered from headaches, insomnia and loss of appetite. * The walk has given me a good appetite. * Don't spoil your appetite by eating between meals. 2 [C] ~ (for sth) a strong desire for sth: The public have an insatiable appetite for scandal. * sexual appetites * The preview was intended to whet your appetite (= make you want more).