as in confections
a food having a high sugar content
16th-century Naples carried on a vast export trade in silks and sweetmeats
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetmeats
Noun
-
Tea service at Le Salon is worth a booking to experience the delights of delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-colored confections, and A-plus people-watching.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026 -
These confections are a great way to use up berries that are a little less than fresh.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Customers can expect the bakery’s signature items, from savory quiches to pot pies and seasonal sweets.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
For some of the desserts, frozen berries can be used in a pinch as well.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Even desserts reflected that balance.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Sweetmeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetmeats. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
