sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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Martini Candy Cube Bundle Gift your friend with a sweet tooth these truly special and adorable candies. Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024 Sweet Snacks Satisfy your late-night sweet tooth with snacks that feature nutrient-dense ingredients like fruits, nut butter, and dark chocolate. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Halloween, in particular, give way to even more choices for satisfying your sweet tooth. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 Science 31 Oct 2024 In 1953, the United Kingdom got its sweet tooth back, ending the rationing of candies and sugar that had begun during World War II. Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet tooth 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Dec. 2024.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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