Treats Meaning in English
word · lemma: treat
/ˈtɹits/
treets
/tɹˈiːts/
treets
Definition
'Treats' usually means small, enjoyable foods such as candy, cookies, or snacks that are given or eaten for pleasure. It can also mean special things given as a reward, especially for children or pets.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for sweets or snack foods: 'Halloween treats', 'dog treats', 'a special treat'. For pets, 'treats' often means reward snacks. Don't confuse this noun with the verb 'treat' in 'treat someone kindly' or 'treat an illness'.
Spanish: golosinas - premiosPortuguese (BR): guloseimas - petiscos especiaisPortuguese (PT): guloseimas - mimosChinese (Simplified): 零食 - 款待食物Chinese (Traditional): 零食 - 款待食物Hindi: मिठाइयाँ - खास खाने की चीज़ेंArabic: حلويات - مكافآتBengali: ট্রিট - ভালো খাবার - উপহার (খাবারজনিত)Russian: угощения - лакомства - сладостиJapanese: おやつ - ごほうび（食べ物）Vietnamese: món ăn vặt - món thưởng (đồ ăn)Korean: 간식 - 간식거리 - 간식용 보상Turkish: ikramlar - atıştırmalıklar - ödül mamasıUrdu: ٹریٹس - مزیدار چیزیں - انعامی کھانےIndonesian: camilan - makanan kecil - hadiah (makanan)
Example Sentences
The kids got some treats after dinner.
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I bought treats for the dog.
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She keeps treats in a jar in the kitchen.
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We picked up some treats for movie night.
natural
Grandma always shows up with homemade treats.
natural
If the meeting goes well, we deserve a few treats afterward.
natural