noun
- candied or crystallized fruits, or other sweet confections
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The Victorian tea table was adorned with delicate sweetmeats.
- She offered her guests a selection of sweetmeats after dinner.
- The confectioner specialized in traditional sweetmeats made from exotic fruits.
- Crystallized ginger and candied orange peel were among the sweetmeats served.
- The recipe book contained instructions for making various sweetmeats at home.