confectionary

American  

[kuhn-fek-shuh-ner-ee] / kənˈfɛk ʃəˌnɛr i /

noun

plural

confectionaries

1. a candy or other confection.

2. a place where confections are kept or made.

3. confectionery.

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adjective

1. relating to or of the nature of confections or their production.

confectionary British  

/ kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ /

noun

1. a place where confections are kept or made

2. a rare word for confection

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adjective

1. of or characteristic of confections

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

The deal will eliminate tariffs on major EU exports such as cheeses, meat preparations, wine and sparkling wine, some fruits and vegetables including preparations, chocolate, and sugar confectionary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Ms West is describing one of the main features of this spin-off candy that independent and major confectionary manufacturers have been releasing onto shelves, both online and offline, for the past three years.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The confectionary seller describes itself as “more than just a candy store” on its official website.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 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