hunger strike

noun

: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life

hunger striker noun

Examples of hunger strike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When hunger strikes, there are a handful of restaurants to choose from. — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026

He was accused of not providing food or medications to Maier for multiple days before his death and not properly following the prison's policy for documenting a hunger strike. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Detainees have reported worm-like creatures in their drinking water, launched hunger strikes, and signed onto class-action lawsuits in recent months, decrying poor food, sanitation and medical care. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

When hunger strikes, head to Dénia, a city recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hunger strike

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike

Kids Definition

hunger strike

noun

: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to stay alive