sweet tooth

noun

Synonyms of sweet toothnext
: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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Craft cocktails are also on the menu, as are a few homemade desserts for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 For fans with a sweet tooth, the iconic Magnolia Bakery is joining the lineup for the first time this year. Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 There’s a difference between feeding the hungry and subsidizing someone’s sweet tooth. Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 Some thieves in Europe must have had a sweet tooth. Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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