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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In urban neighborhoods, the local candy store often had a pay phone and acted as a message center for the surrounding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

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

The luxury brand has teamed up with viral Swedish candy store BonBon on its newest limited edition collaboration, bringing the sensation to the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025

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

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

“Francie, here’s a penny. Run down to the candy store and get a sheet of writing paper and an envelope.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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