a treat
phrase
British, informal
: very well or very good
The plan worked a treat.
The food was delicious; it went down a treat.
He looks a treat in his new suit.
Examples of a treat in a Sentence
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Medik8 is a brand that instantly comes to mind because the products are gentle, effective, and such a treat to use—not to mention, a time machine for the skin!
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Early risers and astrophotographers alike are in for a treat on the morning of July 11 when a thin, waning crescent moon joins Mars and the Pleiades star cluster to form a tight, photogenic triangle.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Season 28 will be a treat for longtime viewers, Chen Moonves teases, as the time trip theme means competitions are inspired by iconic moments from history and from Big Brother history, with time-bending twists that will directly impact the game.
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Rachel Desantis,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Well, those fans are in for a treat because the woman behind those pieces, Rachael Proud, has a new gig as the design director at Dagmar, a Scandinavian brand known for their minimalist leaning designs.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Early risers and astrophotographers alike are in for a treat on the morning of July 11 when a thin, waning crescent moon joins Mars and the Pleiades star cluster to form a tight, photogenic triangle.
—
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Season 28 will be a treat for longtime viewers, Chen Moonves teases, as the time trip theme means competitions are inspired by iconic moments from history and from Big Brother history, with time-bending twists that will directly impact the game.
—
Rachel Desantis,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Well, those fans are in for a treat because the woman behind those pieces, Rachael Proud, has a new gig as the design director at Dagmar, a Scandinavian brand known for their minimalist leaning designs.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“A treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20treat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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