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Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence
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Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in a tres leches loaf.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
Make it in the heat of summer to satiate your sweet tooth, or make it in the chill of winter to inspire a trip to a more tropical climate.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 May 2024
Meanwhile, check out our list of 24 of the best cookies in L.A. to crush your sweet tooth.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
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
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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 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
sweet tooth
noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets
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