confectioner
noun
a person who makes or sells candies and, sometimes, ice cream, cakes, etc.
confectioners
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pluralof confectioner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
Some confectioners infuse their candying syrup with botanicals, like bay leaves, rosemary or peppercorns, for added intrigue.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023
Back in Syria, Mr. Hadhad’s father, Isam, had founded a confectioners in Damascus that eventually employed hundreds of people and shipped its chocolates throughout the Middle East.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
Merchants outside the card industry such as jewelers, florists and confectioners eventually joined the bandwagon.
From Fox News ● Feb. 6, 2022
I knew there were confectioners there, too, who sold candies I’d always wanted to taste.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
