sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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Jam-packed with nutritious options, offerings include the Vegan Belgian Waffle, Almond Berry Toast, Avocado Toast, smoothies and smoothie bowls, as well as vegan cupcakes and muffins to satisfy your sweet tooth. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 July 2025 Looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth by the beach? Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 June 2025 The new-and-improved Dole Whip comes in single-serving 3.6-ounce cups that are now available to soothe your sweet tooth—or post-Disney depression—in four-packs at select retailers ($6.99) and eight-packs at Costco. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 June 2025 Dip Fruit in Dark Chocolate for a Healthy Dessert When a sweet tooth strikes you, dip fruit in dark chocolate. Christina Manian, Health, 18 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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