hankering
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Hankering to join them, Gru asks his sentient, overall-sporting pill creatures to sit on the sidelines for the job interview.
From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2022
Hankering for a “real” road trip, as our teenage son Ewan put it, and to explore more of our ancestral homeland, we visited Scotland this summer to drive the recently christened North Coast 500 route.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2017
Hankering for something homestyle and comforting, I inquired from everyone I talked to about where to find great fried chicken.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2010
Hankering for a platform again, Eden, now 64, last week finally accepted his earldom from Queen Elizabeth.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hankering for security or popularity makes you weak and vulnerable.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
Vocabulary lists containing hankering
An Excerpt from "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Native Son
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
