sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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Dubai chocolate has become the newest trendy craving for those with a sweet tooth. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Now that’s a luxurious dessert for your sweet tooth—and perhaps perfectly timed, with the upcoming celebrations of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025 Those without a sweet tooth, however, will adore its cheeseboard: think Driftwood goats, Westcombe Cheddar, Vale of Camelot Blue, and Somerset Brie. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 In addition to keeping your kids’ sweet tooth in check, these Easter gifts are all under $10 on Amazon. Laura Lu, Parents, 29 Mar. 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 6 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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