sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And those with a sweet tooth will love the Big Deborah, a homemade nod to the Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pie. Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024 Satisfy your sweet tooth and pumpkin fix in just one bite. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 May 2024 The pudding cups have been staples in lunch boxes and a go-to after-school snack for years, with favorite flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch satisfying the sweet tooth of fans of all ages. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024 Mother's Day sweets box This Mother's Day Sweets Box, available for just under $30 at Harry & David, is perfect for the mom with a sweet tooth. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 May 2024 If Mama has a sweet tooth, Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to pull out the fine china and treat her to a thoughtful menu designed with her favorites in mind. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 May 2024 Founded in 2001, Ms. Lauren’s confectionery and lifestyle brand was born from her lifelong sweet tooth and affinity for creative packaging. Ilana Kaplan, New York Times, 4 May 2024 Security camera footage captured a black bear with an apparent sweet tooth breaking into a Michigan chocolate shop. Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024 Since then, it’s become a popular spot for those with a sweet tooth. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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