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
“Apples float, and as the girls’ potential sweethearts ducked to catch the fruit with their teeth, future couplings were determined — or foretold.”
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
The couple have arguably earned respect by surviving various highs and lows in the public eye, which began with intense press scrutiny when they were childhood sweethearts.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
“You should know, your parents were in love. They were high school sweethearts, they were so head over heels with each other. It was a little disgusting, actually.”
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
