binge
Plural
binges
1
an occasion when a person drinks or eats excessively
- Her weekend binges on junk food left her feeling guilty and sluggish on Monday mornings.
- Binge eating can be a symptom of underlying emotional distress or mental health issues.
- He struggled with alcohol addiction and often went on binges that lasted for days.
- The culture of binge drinking among college students is a growing concern for health authorities.
- She sought help from a therapist to address her binge eating disorder and regain control over her eating habits.
2
any instance of excessive or immoderate indulgence in an activity, habit, or interest
- She went on a binge of watching old movies all weekend.
- His shopping binge emptied his bank account.
- The city experienced a binge of online orders during the sale.
- He had a reading binge, finishing three novels in two days.
- The binge of late-night gaming affected his sleep.