Sweetmeat

usgb/ˈswiːtmiːt/
noun

Candy, or a sweet food made of sugar.

On halloween, children go door-to-door collecting sweetmeats.
Visual representation of "sweetmeat" - Candy, or a sweet food made of sugar

Often appears as...

  • sweetmeat shop
  • assorted sweetmeats
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Cultural Variance

Sweetmeat can refer to different treats depending on the culture, from candy in the US to complex desserts in India.

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My grandmother prepares a variety of sweetmeats during Diwali.
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Not Always Meat

'Sweetmeat' sounds like it includes meat, but it's actually vegetarian-friendly, made with sugar, fruits, and nuts.

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The sweetmeats at the fair looked like tiny, candied fruits.
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Historical Term

Sweetmeat is an old term, more common in historical contexts or literature than in everyday speech.

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The novel set in the 18th century described a tray laden with sweetmeats.
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