sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

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Call forth anyone with a sweet tooth and toss candy. Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024 Each dough ball weighs in at 1.76 ounces, so one or two is more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024 The recipe goes together quickly and is ample for 8 to 10 people depending on your sweet tooth. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024 These Ferrero Rocher Chocolates That Come With Three Delicious Flavors Know someone with a sweet tooth? Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet tooth 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweet tooth was in the 14th century

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“Sweet tooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20tooth. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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