Sweet shop

Sweet shop

SWEET SHOP /swiหt สƒop/
Noun United Kingdom

Candy store.

Example Sentences

"A sweet shop on the corner."
"Kids love the sweet shop."

Etymology & History

British candy store. British retail terminology. Traditional British confectioner. Americans 'candy store'. Pick n mix British feature. Reflects British-American candy vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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