sweetie

[ˈswiːti]

sweetie Definition

  • 1a term of endearment used to address someone loved or cared for
  • 2a sweet confectionery item

Using sweetie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sweetie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Good morning, sweetie! How did you sleep?

  • Example

    Can I have a piece of that sweetie?

  • Example

    She is such a sweetie, always helping others.

sweetie Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sweetie

  • a person who is very sweet and kind

    Example

    My grandmother is such a sweetie pie.

  • the paper or plastic wrapping around a piece of candy or confectionery

    Example

    Don't forget to throw away the sweetie wrapper after you finish your candy.

  • a container used to store sweets or candies

    Example

    I keep my favorite candies in the sweetie jar on my desk.

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Summary: sweetie in Brief

The term 'sweetie' [ˈswiːti] can refer to a term of endearment used to address someone loved or cared for, as in 'Good morning, sweetie! How did you sleep?' It can also refer to a sweet confectionery item, like 'Can I have a piece of that sweetie?' 'Sweetie' has phrases like 'sweetie pie,' denoting a very sweet and kind person, and 'sweetie jar,' referring to a container used to store sweets or candies.

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