* Noun: It can refer to a loved one, usually a romantic partner.
* Example: "My sweetheart is coming to visit."
* Interjection: It can be used as a term of endearment.
* Example: "Oh, sweetheart, you're so silly!"
* Adjective: While less common, it can sometimes be used as an adjective meaning "charming" or "endearing."
* Example: "She had a sweetheart smile."
So, the specific part of speech depends on how it's used in a sentence!