sweetmeats
Example Sentences
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Gifting new clothes and sweetmeats is a key part of the celebrations.
From Reuters ● Apr. 11, 2023
Today, in Malaysia, the Kristang are known mostly for their curries and sweetmeats or for their guitar-playing troubadours — a once-vibrant community diminished to cultural clichés.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2020
Valentine’s Day 2012: There were red roses and pink balloons, sweetmeats molded into hearts and fireworks that shattered the icy Beijing air.
From Time ● Oct. 22, 2015
But last February, The Golden Star blew up, sending the exquisite 19th Century decor, the trays and jars of divine sweetmeats - and Bernachon's incredible chocolate bars - sky-high.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2014
He had heard it was her birthday, and had dared to bring her a gift—nothing that would attract attention, just a small decorated box of sweetmeats.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
