sweet tooth

noun

: a craving or fondness for sweet food

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As if the flavor array wasn’t tantalizing enough, there were glazed paczki, paczki covered in powdered sugar, and then paczki frosted in orange, pink and white with chocolate drizzle for those who really had a sweet tooth to vanquish. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS RISKY RELIANCE – Study pinpoints where your post-dinner sweet tooth really comes from. Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025 Or, for those without a sweet tooth, opt for a decadent cheeseboard featuring creamy Baron Bigod, extra-mature Black Bomber, tangy Roquefort, and fresh Rosary Ash—coupled with celery ribbons, red wine grapes, fig chutney, and Miller’s cheese biscuits. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 This takeout bakery will take care of your sweet tooth with the late Joan Dressler’s gourmet recipes. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 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

noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets

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