sweetie

noun

sweet·​ie ˈswē-tē How to pronounce sweetie (audio)
1
sweeties plural, British : sweet sense 1a
2

Examples of sweetie in a Sentence

My sweetie and I will be at the party. brought flowers home to his sweetie
Recent Examples on the Web On Wednesday's day of romance, restaurants are booked with reservations for those heading out for a romantic dinner with their sweetie. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2024 Americans are going digging deeper into their pockets for their sweeties on the most romantic day of the year. The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024 Valentine's Day spending:We're shelling out more for our sweeties for Valentine's Day. The Courier-Journal, 26 Jan. 2024 Flowers for your sweetie don't count, but buying flowers for your waiting area or office space might be allowable as a deduction. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Something for your sweetie: 26 Valentine's Day gift ideas. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024 Bring your sweetie, friends, family and treat yourself. Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024 Grab your sweetie, gal pals, family and friends and head to Downtown Martinez for a fun afternoon of strolling from business to business while sampling more than 20 wines and chocolate treats. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024 These Valentine's Day dessert recipes will surely charm your sweetie. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweetie was in 1705

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“Sweetie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweetie. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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