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

Make simple shifts such as limiting soda and sugary drinks and snacks while focusing on healthy meals and having a treat at the end of the day. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026

Players who frequent the park are in for a treat spotting familiar sights. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

Each bar combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate, offering a treat that’s both irresistible and nourishing. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

This show was a very stress-free environment for me, and seeing all those familiar faces was such a treat. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for a treat

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