sweetmeat

sweet·meat

noun \ˈswēt-ˌmēt\

Definition of SWEETMEAT

: a food rich in sugar: as a : a candied or crystallized fruit b : candy, confection

Examples of SWEETMEAT

1. <16th-century Naples carried on a vast export trade in silks and sweetmeats>

First Known Use of SWEETMEAT

14th century

Related to SWEETMEAT

Synonyms: confection, sweet

Related Words: confectionary, confectionery, sweeties [British]; afters [British], candy, dessert, entremets, pastry

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Rhymes with SWEETMEAT

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