sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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No worries, Deer Valley has plenty of other favorites like rich and silky smooth hot chocolate, and a whole variety of desserts guaranteed to please your sweet tooth and give you the energy to carry out your day. Lizzy Rosenberg, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025 Putting fruit in smoothies, salads, or snacks can help boost your nutrient intake while satisfying your sweet tooth. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025 In case your sweet tooth is feeling particularly active during your trip, add a few spots on your food tour and head over to Sandholt for pastries and delicious coffee or Bernhoftsbakari (one of the oldest bakeries in the area) for fresh bread and other tasty finds. Claire Volkman, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025 This eye-catching, tri-color panettone is filled with raspberry, chocolate, and almond and then drizzled with chocolate and rainbow cookies, which will satiate any sweet tooth. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet tooth 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweet tooth was in the 14th century

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“Sweet tooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20tooth. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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