sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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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 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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