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Sweet Snacks Satisfy your late-night sweet tooth with snacks that feature nutrient-dense ingredients like fruits, nut butter, and dark chocolate.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Halloween, in particular, give way to even more choices for satisfying your sweet tooth.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Science 31 Oct 2024 In 1953, the United Kingdom got its sweet tooth back, ending the rationing of candies and sugar that had begun during World War II.
—Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
Another difference: The Canadian dessert is usually made in an 8x8 pan, but for crowds, a 9x13 is needed for Prayer Bars.
Make these no-bake Prayer Bars for anyone with a serious sweet tooth, because these cookie bars are sweet.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
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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 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sweet tooth
noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets
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