sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a scarce amount of ice cream bars and breakfast waffles available, a shopper’s sweet tooth may not be satisfied. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Indulge In Dessert At Blue Rooster Bake Shop Your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied at Blue Rooster Bake Shop. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

An ultimate treat for those like me, who always look to satisfy their sweet tooth. — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweet tooth

• bluetooth
• forsooth
• sawtooth
• tolbooth
• uncouth
• untruth
• vermouth
• luth
• muth
• sleuth
• youth

Kids Definition

sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweets