confectioner
Americannoun
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confectioners
plural
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
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
Ferrara, a confectioner based in Chicago, said this week that it had stopped making the product.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Chalamet, 27, is the third Hollywood actor to step into the shoes of the famous confectioner.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2023
After fighting back the urge to gag, he told the confectioner, weakly, “You have ruined my tongue for all other tastes,” and saw her eyes flare wide.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Brands including Ghost and C4 have partnered with confectioners to produce Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish and Starburst flavors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Confectionery historian Alex Hutchinson said many confectioners were lowering the amount of cocoa ingredients in their chocolate in favour of cheaper alternatives.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025
A layer of cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and whipped topping are spread on top of that.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2023
During the holiday season, visitors to the park can watch confectioners make giant handmade candy canes and can enjoy special events, including a Los Posadas Nativity procession and a Christmas equestrian parade.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
On taxi rides through the city, going to visit the various homes of his relatives, his father had pointed out the name elsewhere, on the awnings of confectioners, and stationers, and opticians.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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