What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sweets
Example
I have a sweet tooth and love to indulge in sweets after dinner. [sweets: noun]
Example
She baked some delicious sweets for the party. [sweets: noun]
dessert
Example
We had a delicious chocolate cake for dessert. [dessert: noun]
Example
She always likes to have something sweet for dessert. [dessert: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dessert is a more common term than sweets in formal settings and restaurants. However, sweets is more commonly used in everyday language and casual conversations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sweets and dessert?
Dessert is a more formal term and is commonly used in formal settings and restaurants, while sweets is a more casual term and is used in everyday language and informal contexts.
