Gluttony

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlʌtəniː/

Gluttony (noun)

  1. The habit of eating or drinking more than you need, especially when you cannot stop.
  2. A strong desire to have more of something enjoyable than is reasonable, not only food.

Examples

  • Gluttony can make people feel sick after a big meal.
  • He avoided gluttony by eating slowly and stopping early.