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Often wrapped in festive gold-and-red foil, these indulgent treats never fail to satisfy a sweet tooth and bring a little extra joy to the holidays.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Yet, in a world where digestive issues are common, finding a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting gut health can feel like a challenge.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Eating dark chocolate might do more than satisfy your sweet tooth.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Quartz’s Francisco Velasquez explains what the ruling means for America’s sweet teeth.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 29 Oct. 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 2 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
sweet tooth
noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets
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