dainties

noun

plural of dainty
as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury the widow plied her suitor with dainties and endless glasses of sherry

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  1. treats
  2. delicacies
Noun
  • Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The fin-tastic treats are available to order until Labor Day.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Look for the shelves of Italian delicacies in front of the counter at Vero, the court’s pizza and pasta station.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • For the past 115 years, Gaido’s has been cooking up these coastal delicacies.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of delicacies
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