a treat

phrase

British, informal

: very well or very good

The plan worked a treat.

The food was delicious; it went down a treat.

He looks a treat in his new suit.

Examples of a treat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts suggest role modeling moderation, such as eating produce and protein—and a treat here or there, too—can also help a child build truly healthy and sustainable eating habits. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026

Even if the cost of chocolate goes down, Ivorians largely view it as a children’s snack or a treat for special occasions. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026

Duke, an 8-year-old golden retriever, managed to focus on a treat long enough to get his portrait done. — Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026

Seeing Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar in person is always a treat. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for a treat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete