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US/triːt/
UK/triːt/
something special and enjoyable that you give someone or do for yourself, such as food or an outing
In context
As a treat for passing her exams, her parents took her to Phu Quoc.
Put your wallet away; dinner tonight is my treat.
I don't eat much sugar, but chocolate cake is a special treat on weekends.
Words that go with treat
adjective + noun
- special treatGoing to the cinema was a special treat when I was a child.
- real treatHearing her sing live was a real treat.
- sweet treatMango sticky rice is a popular sweet treat in Thailand.
- little treatI bought myself a little treat after a long week at work.
noun + noun
- birthday treatFor my birthday treat, my sister took me to a fancy restaurant.
- dog treatAlways keep a few dog treats in your pocket when training a puppy.
noun + preposition
- treat forThis concert is a treat for anyone who loves jazz.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Let's have lunch together. I invite you.Correct: Let's have lunch together. It's my treat.