Hankering (noun)

A strong or persistent desire or yearning for something.

Origin:

The word hankering comes from the old english word "hencian" which means "to desire strongly" or "to crave". it refers to a strong or persistent desire or yearning for something.

Examples:

1. I've been having a hankering for pizza lately.
2. She had a hankering for ice cream, despite the cold weather.
3. He had a hankering for adventure and decided to travel.
4. The hankering for something sweet led her to the bakery.
5. The hankering for something new led him to change his career.