Meaning & use
sweetheart
A person who is loved romantically, or an affectionate term for someone dear.
See it in a sentence
He wrote his sweetheart a letter every week while he was away.
Come here, sweetheart, and let me fix your collar before we leave.
A note on using this word
Sweetheart can address anyone affectionately, including children or friends, not only a romantic partner.
Words with a similar meaning
darlingbeloved
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