sweetheart

[ sweet-hahrt ]

/ ˈswitˌhɑrt /

either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.

(sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address.

a beloved person.

Informal. a generous, friendly person.

Informal. anything that arouses loyal affection: My old car was a real sweetheart.

Origin of sweetheart

First recorded in 1250–1300, sweetheart is from the Middle English word swete herte. See sweet, heart

Back in 2005, Franklin had referred to sideline reporter Holly Rowe as “sweetheart.”

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The chance of becoming a mother had died when she lost her sweetheart in the Great War.

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Apparently, 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' is the place to stake your claim as America's Sweetheart.

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At Dryden, John finds a sweetheart, classmate Patricia McGory.

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And there she was helped by the sweetheart deals Lazarenko allegedly sent her way.

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“You said you had some serious talk for me, sweetheart,” he said.

A Secret of the Lebombo |Bertram Mitford
She knew that when she ceased to charm she must go her way and find another man; a master rather than a sweetheart.

The Devil |Joseph O'Brien
After he had gone, my sweetheart told me what had passed between them.

The Memoires of Casanova, Complete |Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
But her sweetheart, the ass, has a good thick hide of his own; he finds the lash only pleasantly tickling.'

Little Peter |Lucas Malet
"She's growing up fast; we ought not to call her 'Sweetheart' when she puts her hair up," added Walter.

The Mystery of Choice |Robert William Chambers

sweetheart

/ (ˈswiːtˌhɑːt) /

a person loved by another

informal a lovable, generous, or obliging person

a term of endearment for a beloved or lovable person

of or relating to a garment with a sweetheart neckline sweetheart cardigan