Sweetmeat: meaning, definitions and examples
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sweetmeat
[ หswiหtหmiหt ]
candy, confection
Sweetmeat refers to a confection or sweet food, especially one made from fruit, nuts, or sugar. Historically, it can also denote a more general term for any sweet dish or dessert. In culinary contexts, the term often evokes rich and elaborate treats.
Synonyms
candy, confectionery, dessert, treat.
Examples of usage
- She brought a selection of sweetmeats to the celebration.
- During the festival, various sweetmeats were offered to the guests.
- The bakery specializes in handmade sweetmeats from traditional recipes.
Translations
Translations of the word "sweetmeat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น doces
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเค เคพ เคญเฅเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Sรผรwaren
๐ฎ๐ฉ manisan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ sลodycze
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใ้ฃใน็ฉ
๐ซ๐ท friandise
๐ช๐ธ dulces
๐น๐ท ลekerleme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ cukrovinky
๐ธ๐ฐ sladkosti
๐จ๐ณ ็้ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ sladkarije
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฆlgรฆti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำััั ัะฐาะฐะผะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลirniyyat
๐ฒ๐ฝ dulces
Etymology
The word 'sweetmeat' originates from the Middle English term 'swytemeat', which combines 'sweet' and 'meat'. In this context, 'meat' is derived from the Old English 'mete', meaning food or meal, rather than meaning flesh as it commonly does today. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe sweet dishes and pastries, reflecting the culinary practices of the time where sugar was a prized ingredient. It highlights how historical perceptions of food categorized items beyond the modern distinctions of meat and sweets. Although less commonly used in contemporary English, the word carries a rich history connected to the traditions of confectionery and dessert-making.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,120, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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