sweet tooth

noun

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

sweet tooth

noun

1. a strong liking for sweet foods

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet tooth¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

A lot of people have a sweet tooth, I have sweet teeth.

From Los Angeles Times

However, when I really dug in and started developing the dessert sandwich recipes for the book, I found myself walking away with a newly-grown sweet tooth and often crave them now.

From Salon

That, and having a sweet tooth — a shared affliction with this writer.

From Los Angeles Times

There is something for everyone in this chapter, from folks with a sweet tooth, savory friends and everyone in between.

From Salon

No sweet tooth and hardly any snacks for him, it seems, just an occasional bag of crisps.

From BBC