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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
Call forth anyone with a sweet tooth and toss candy.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Each dough ball weighs in at 1.76 ounces, so one or two is more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
The recipe goes together quickly and is ample for 8 to 10 people depending on your sweet tooth.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Sweet tooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20tooth. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
sweet tooth
noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets
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