sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coral Springs residents with a sweet tooth will soon have a new place to snag treats, drinks and snacks. — Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward, would let his sweet tooth take over, asking the staff to mix up pancake batter. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Best Shopping Opie’s Candy Store Locals have satiated their sweet teeth at Opie’s Candy Store for over two decades, and for good reason. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth. — Hali Smith august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 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