A deciduous tree native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America, Liquidambar styraciflua.

A deciduous tree native to the eastern Mediterranean region, Liquidambar orientalis.

(standards of identity) Sweetened with saccharin, sodium saccharin, or a combination of both.

plural of American sweetgum

(idiomatic) To make sweet to the taste.

(dated) courting; lovemaking / (business, retail) theft by employees at the cash register, as for example by giving away merchandise to friends and family

plural of sweetfish

(rare) The time or state of being a sweetheart.

plural of sweetening

(informal) Term of endearment