sweet spot

American  

[sweet spot] / ˈswit ˌspɒt /

noun

1. Sports. the spot on a club, racket, bat, etc., where a ball is most effectively hit.

2. a point, range, or particular set of conditions that will achieve the most desirable or effective outcome.

   The trick is finding the sweet spot between making the puzzle challenging but not impossible.

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sweet spot British  

noun

1. sport the centre area of a racquet, golf club, etc, from which the cleanest shots are made

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Etymology

Origin of sweet spot

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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sweet spot

The scientific research suggests that the sweet spot for caffeinated coffee consumption is generally between two and four cups a day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

This outbreak seems to be in the sweet spot where a really bad outcome is possible if you get infected, but you’re probably going to be OK.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

At this sea level "sweet spot," low-oxygen waters overlapped with organic-rich continental shelf sediments.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026

When streamers are deluged with AI slop, Qobuz might have found a sweet spot for an emerging streaming service.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

She says that B-flat major is my sweet spot and gives me the most room to transition from my chest to my head voice when I climb up to the high F at the end.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles