Synonyms

candy store

British

noun

Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): sweet shop. a shop solely or largely selling confectionary

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When Cossington, who described herself as feeling like "a kid in the candy store", was tasked with recruiting the "best in the world", Van Ginhoven was top of her list.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

“It’s like a giant breeding experiment—a candy store to play in,” said cidermaker David Buchanan, of Portersfield Cider in rural Pownal, which has used apples from Turley’s trunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Award show season is a candy store of glamour and star bursts for some.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

But, as we all know, if ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we’d … hmm, something about a candy store?

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2024

Cheap Charlie’s was the penny candy store next to Carney’s which catered to the junk trade.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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