sweetheart
noun
either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.
sweethearts
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pluralof sweetheart.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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People also meet their sweethearts in college or at jobs that require similar qualifications.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 14, 2026
"It's here that we still meet our sweethearts, that we swap our numbers scribbled on little bits of paper," says fisherman Paulin Agbokounou.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Two childhood sweethearts have been reunited after more than 85 years thanks to an old school photograph.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
A family of country music sweethearts is adding another idol to the list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2024
So they stayed on, married their sweethearts, and built homes next to each other, overlooking the river.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
