sweet tooth

noun

Synonyms of sweet toothnext
: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

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Love this option to satisfy a sweet tooth without buying the whole cake. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Treat your sweet tooth to a cone from Springer’s Homemade Ice Cream or pick up some homemade fudge from Douglass Candies. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 The rapper detailed everything from how all of his kids were blessed with his looks to how RZA is a picky eater and Riot has a sweet tooth. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 This combo can satisfy your sweet tooth while also delivering some nutritional value. Christina Manian, Health, 26 May 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20tooth. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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