Pronunciation: /jɛn fɔr/
noun a strong desire or craving for something
A1 I have a yen for chocolate ice cream.
A2 She always has a yen for adventure.
B1 His yen for learning new languages led him to study abroad.
B2 The artist's yen for perfection drove him to create masterpieces.
C1 Despite his success, he still has a yen for simplicity in life.
C2 Her yen for knowledge knows no bounds.
preposition used to indicate the object of the desire or craving
A1 I have a yen for ice cream.
A2 She always has a yen for adventure.
B1 I've had a yen for sushi since I visited Japan.
B2 He developed a yen for learning new languages.
C1 After living in Italy, she developed a yen for Italian cuisine.
C2 Despite traveling the world, he still has a yen for his hometown's traditional food.
formal Investors have a yen for stable and reliable assets in times of economic uncertainty.
informal I have a yen for sushi tonight, let's order some for dinner.
slang She's got a yen for that new video game, she can't stop talking about it.
figurative He has a yen for adventure, always seeking out new experiences and challenges.
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