sweetmeats
nounUK /ˈswiːtmiːts/
US /ˈswiːtmiːts/
Sweetmeats are small sweet treats like candy or sugary snacks.
Grandma filled a bowl with colorful sweetmeats for the children.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Candied or preserved fruits, nuts, or roots served as a dessert.
The banquet ended with a platter of candied sweetmeats.
3. Any confection made chiefly of sugar or honey, often given as a gift.
He brought a box of sweetmeats to the family gathering.
4. In some regions, small cakes or pastries served with tea.
They enjoyed sweetmeats with their afternoon tea.
5. Figuratively, something pleasant or delightful to the senses.
The singer's voice was a sweetmeat to the ears.