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

Hersheypark draws candy fans to the hills of Pennsylvania, and its thrilling coasters are a treat, too. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Not to mention the serum offers a lightweight, sink-into-skin texture that’s a treat to apply. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026

The dairy-free, vegan treat is a citrus sorbet infused with Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice, making for a treat that’s both sweet and tangy. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

William couldn’t hide his smile while unwrapping a treat during a June 1991 outing with mom Diana and brother Harry. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for a treat

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