Meaning of the word sweets in English

What does sweets mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sweets

US /swits/

UK /swiːts/

small pieces of confectionery, typically made of sugar or chocolate

Example:

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The children were excited to get sweets after dinner.

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She always carries a bag of sweets in her purse.

Synonym:

candy confectionery lollies treats

a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal; dessert

Example:

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For sweets, we had apple pie with ice cream.

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What's for sweets tonight?

Synonym:

dessert pudding afters