confectioner
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of confectioner
First recorded in 1585–95; confection + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Pumpkin cake layered with a tart cream-cheese ganache, dipped in white chocolate and painted in orange sugar, from a celebrated confectioner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
Guittard became the chocolate maker of choice for top chefs like Thomas Keller and restaurants such as Chez Panisse, and supplier to iconic confectioner See’s Candies since the 1930s.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
Men from the ages 18-24 were dressed like Chalamet's most iconic roles, ranging from the savior Paul Atreides from the "Dune" movies or the flamboyant confectioner from "Wonka."
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
Chalamet, 27, is the third Hollywood actor to step into the shoes of the famous confectioner.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023
Mr. Anderson’s secretary held open the door and Bessie hustled the children out to the confectioner.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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