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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sweet•heart /ˈswitˌhɑrt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other:Who is her new sweetheart?
- Sex and Gender[sometimes: Sweetheart]
- (used as a form of address and considered affectionate or familiar):Sweetheart, could you button this dress for me?
- (used as a form of address and sometimes considered offensive when used to strangers, subordinates, etc.):"Hey, Sweetheart, what are you doing after work?''
- Informal Termsa generous, friendly person:You're a real sweetheart for picking that up for me at the store.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sweet•heart (swēt′härt′),USA pronunciation n. - either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.
- Sex and Gender(sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar term of address.
- a beloved person.
- Informal Termsa generous, friendly person.
- Informal Termsanything that arouses loyal affection:My old car was a real sweetheart.
- Middle English swete herte. See sweet, heart 1250–1300
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: sweetheart /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ n - a person loved by another
- informal a lovable, generous, or obliging person
- a term of endearment for a beloved or lovable person
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