sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An acai bowl costs $17 For those with a sweet tooth, Playa Bowls serves acai bowls for $17. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024 Their natural sweetness can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without providing excessive calories, and they are packed with vitamins that support overall health. Barbie Cervoni, Health, 5 Aug. 2024 Those with a sweet tooth will have trouble picking just one item from the range of delicious-looking and delicious-tasting sweet treats. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024 The bars are also just sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet tooth 

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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 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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