sweetmeats
Pronunciación: [ˈswiːtˌmiːts]
Palabra
Contexto: «food»
(noun) sweetmeats are sweets or candies, especially those that are made from fruit or nuts. They are often enjoyed as a treat during special occasions or holidays.
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For dessert, we served delicious sweetmeats made from candied fruits.
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He didn't like sweetmeats at the party, so he chose a chocolate cake instead.
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Do you know how many different kinds of sweetmeats are at the festival?
Contexto: «historical»
(noun) sweetmeats can also refer to a type of traditional fancy dish or delicacy that was popular in earlier times, often served at banquets. These dishes were usually elaborate and made to impress guests.
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The banquet featured several types of sweetmeats that amazed all the guests.
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In modern restaurants, you rarely find sweetmeats served like they were in the past.
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What kind of sweetmeats would people eat at royal feasts long ago?
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