sweet tooth

American  

noun

1. a liking or craving for candy and other sweets.

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sweet tooth British  

noun

1. a strong liking for sweet foods

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sweet tooth Idioms  

1. A love for sugary foods, as in You can always please Nell with cake or ice cream; she has a big sweet tooth. This expression dates from the late 1300s, although it then referred not only to sweets but other delicacies as well.

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Etymology

Origin of sweet tooth

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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Example Sentences

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sweet tooth

If he does make it to Chiclayo, the pope will be able to indulge his famously sweet tooth with an array of goodies fashioned in his likeness.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Cats are already known for lacking a "sweet tooth," but this marks the first recorded case in felids involving the inactivation of genes tied to sour taste perception.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

I didn’t lose my sweet tooth, nor did I turn away from carbonation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Candy Warehouse caters to an array of establishments, including restaurants, theme parks, healthcare facilities, candy shops and hotels, as well as individuals with a sweet tooth.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2025

I used to walk there any time I had a sweet tooth.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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