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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
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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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