sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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For anyone with a sweet tooth, the Levain Cookie Tin is the ultimate token of gratitude. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025 Satisfy your sweet tooth at Copo y Cono Ice Cream Shop, and don’t skip the strawberry and mascarpone flavor. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025 While honey and refined sugar may satisfy a sweet tooth, honey offers more nutrients and potential health benefits, despite being higher in calories per serving. Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025 The festival boasts stunning artisan ice creams, moreish fudge, chunky flapjack and macarons for those with a sweet tooth, plus delicious drink brands with unique flavorings. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweet tooth

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

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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