confectionary
Americannoun
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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
Example Sentences
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With many confectionary supplies coming from overseas, he says that his wholesale prices have risen.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Nestlé has sold water and confectionary brands, and said last month it would spin off its remaining ice-cream business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
For example, fish, vegetables, chocolate and confectionary were among the products that rose in price, although fruit prices fell slightly.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
Research company Circana projects Halloween confectionary sales to grow 3% this year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 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 is a common ingredient found in a wide range of confectionaries, chewing gums and oral care products.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
She said the confectionaries and candies she had in the North were often bitter and “as hard as a rock.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
From spice cakes and strudels to tarts and pies, the list of this season's favorite confectionaries is endless!
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2021
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
In sweetmeats and confectionaries she yielded to no one; and she made her pupils as expert as herself.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 06 by Edgeworth, Maria
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