sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Marion Nestle, a retired professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University and author of Food Politics, is not surprised by the recurring sweet tooth of many Americans. Gary Stern, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with a scoop of Santa Barbara Strawberry at McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 Katie Ledecky's sweet tooth was no match for the food at the 2024 Olympics. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024 Price: $570 Best For: Anyone with a sweet tooth and a love of fine fragrances will be charmed by the limited-edition set. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet tooth 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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