sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

Examples of sweet tooth in a Sentence

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Having a big sweet tooth, Castle was disappointed in the lack of wholesome cookie dough brands. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 July 2025 Your daughter appears to have an insatiable sweet tooth, sugar-free or not. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025 Mini Delights: Small, bite-sized treats such as mini cupcakes, cookies, or brownies work well to satisfy any sweet tooth. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025 Jam-packed with nutritious options, offerings include the Vegan Belgian Waffle, Almond Berry Toast, Avocado Toast, smoothies and smoothie bowls, as well as vegan cupcakes and muffins to satisfy your sweet tooth. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweet tooth

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jul. 2025.

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sweet tooth

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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