sweet tooth

noun

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

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

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Putting the sweet tooth to the test For the study, researchers divided 180 people into three groups and exposed them to different levels of sweetness from sugar, naturally-sweet foods, and low-calorie sweeteners. Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026 Odds and ends The outcomes here indicate that Longhorns fans aren’t driven too hard by their collective sweet tooth. David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 The Dessert Spot on North College Street is another choice spot to nurture your sweet tooth, with dinner plate-sized cookies. Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 Satisfy your sweet tooth with a mochi donut or creamy boba tea. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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