confectioner

American  

[kuhn-fek-shuh-ner] / kənˈfɛk ʃə nər /

noun

1. a person who makes or sells candies and, sometimes, ice cream, cakes, etc.

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confectioner British  

/ kənˈfɛkʃənə /

noun

1. a person who makes or sells sweets or confections

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Etymology

Origin of confectioner

First recorded in 1585–95; confection + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“And a confectioner’s. A bit of money in hand and a half day off on alternate Sundays, that’s all the preparation I need.”

From Literature

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

Confectionery historian Alex Hutchinson said many confectioners were lowering the amount of cocoa ingredients in their chocolate in favour of cheaper alternatives.

From BBC

TJ’s Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches are made in Canada by a Canadian confectioner — so you know TJ’s isn’t skimping on any maple flavorings.

From Salon

The recreated town includes a milk bar, pub, a photographer's studio, transport such as trams and old cars, and shops including a confectioner's.

From BBC