confectionary
Americannoun
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confectionaries
plural
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a candy or other confection.
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a place where confections are kept or made.
adjective
noun
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a place where confections are kept or made
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a rare word for confection
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of confectionary
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin confectiōnārius “maker of confections, apothecary”; equivalent to confectiōn- + -ārius see origin at confection, -ary
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The commission said on Monday that its competition division was carrying out unannounced inspections in two member states at the premises of a chocolate confectionary company, but didn’t name the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Research company Circana projects Halloween confectionary sales to grow 3% this year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025
It’s also worth noting that the Dark Chocolate Orange Sticks are made by the same confectionary that crafts TJ’s Scandinavian Swimmers.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
The dark chocolate version of Toblerone's most popular bar has been discontinued after nearly six decades on confectionary shelves.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2025
A large paper bag sat on a pillow, and she found that it was filled with all sorts of confectionary goodies.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
It’s officially spooky season, which means it’s also time to indulge in your favorite candies and confectionaries.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
It is a common ingredient found in a wide range of confectionaries, chewing gums and oral care products.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
Their presence has led Lviv to pivot from getaway to refuge: Instead of promoting local confectionaries and romantic places, the city’s official tourism website now shares information on bomb shelter locations and radiation alerts.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2022
On my way to the market, I pass a row of old shophouses with retractable, wrought-iron gates and signs in English, Bahasa, and Chinese advertising confectionaries and biscuits.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2017
I take them out and show them to people who complain that I have no sense of beauty, and they always ask me pityingly why I have not gone on turning out these confectionaries.'
From Spiritual Adventures by Arthur Symons
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