sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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The Creperie: For those with a sweet tooth, the cruise line launched a new culinary concept that served up dessert-style French crepes with toppings like Nutella, plus Belgian and bubble waffles filled with gelato and fruit. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025 To my surprise, that’s where this story began: a monk’s sweet tooth and a nutritionist’s patience. Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Insomnia Cookies is offering a free cookie with any purchase from August 1-4. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is back and those with a sweet tooth are in luck, with some brands offering deals on Aug. 4. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Aug. 2025 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is back, meaning anyone with a sweet tooth is in luck as several brands are offering deals on Monday, Aug. 4. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 3 Aug. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20tooth. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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