a treat

phrase

British, informal

: very well or very good

The plan worked a treat.

The food was delicious; it went down a treat.

He looks a treat in his new suit.

Examples of a treat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This will be a treat for any kiddos who love glitter and bows. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 July 2026

James Joyce’s Dublin is another parallel, not least for the allusive poetry in Whitehead’s language, which makes understanding all of the references a treat but not a prerequisite. — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Make simple shifts such as limiting soda and sugary drinks and snacks while focusing on healthy meals and having a treat at the end of the day. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for a treat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete