confectioner
Americannoun
noun
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
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 • Sep. 29, 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
When he collected the sweets from the wholesaler, he noticed they were darker than unusual so he haggled with confectioner Joseph Neal and saved half a penny per pound.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023
“This ... this confectioner, I want to question him myself. Alone.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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