confectionery

[kuhn-fek-shuh-ner-ee]

noun

plural

confectioneries 

1. candy or other confections collectively.

2. the work or business of a confectioner, who makes or sells confections.

3. a place where confections are sold; a confectioner's shop.

confectionery

/ kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ /

noun

1. sweets and other confections collectively

2. the art or business of a confectioner

Word History and Origins

Origin of confectionery¹

First recorded in 1535–45; confection + -ery

Example Sentences

The design on the tub featured photos of the Millions sweets, made by Scottish confectionery manufacturer Golden Casket Ltd.

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At the same time, the cost of dog food, sugar confectionery and laundry dropped.

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The Italian owner of the Ferrero Rocher and Kinder brands has been expanding in recent years, buying Nestle's confectionery business and several other food firms.

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The UK confectionery market continues to grow steadily, and is worth about £14.8bn, despite it having a high proportion of UPF products.

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Just how big, though, is the colossal confectionery?

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