1. people who are romantically involved with each other
Usage: plural of sweetheart
2. terms of endearment used to address loved ones
Usage: informal; used as direct address

Examples

• The young sweethearts walked hand in hand through the park.
• High school sweethearts often stay together for years.
• Come here, sweethearts, and give grandma a hug.
• The couple had been childhood sweethearts before getting married.
• Listen, sweethearts, it’s time for dinner.
• Many sweethearts exchange gifts on Valentine’s Day.
• The old photograph showed the sweethearts on their first date.