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Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence
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Satisfy your sweet tooth at Nancy’s Candy Company, a local favorite.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2024
Graeter's Chip Wheelies are $6 Need a reason to satisfy your sweet tooth?
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2024
Chocolate cookies hit your sweet tooth and can also take the sting off a shot of soju.
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024
Starbucks' other new drink is perfect for coffee lovers with a sweet tooth.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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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 17 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
sweet tooth
noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets
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