- plural of sweet.
sweets
Example Sentences
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At the Mubarakiyah market, Iranian vendors hawk sweets, including delicacies infused with saffron and tahini-based treats, drawing a steady stream of customers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Afterwards, she said she was ready to quit tennis, but she quickly got over the disappointment thanks to a "couple bags of chips and some sweets".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Guardian newspaper once quoted him as saying: "I've always said what's the point in owning a sweet shop if you can't eat a few sweets."
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
WSJ: How are consumers responding to new restrictions on what shoppers can buy with food stamps, including sweets in some states?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Or perhaps it was the prospect of dessert that lifted everyone’s spirits; in any case, the entire party moved to the parlor for after-dinner sweets and drinks.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
