confectionery

[ kuhn-fek-shuh-ner-ee ]

noun

, plural con·fec·tion·er·ies.

1. candy or other confections collectively.
2. the work or business of a confectioner, who makes or sells confections.
3. a place where confections are sold; a confectioner's shop.

confectionery

/ kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ /

noun

1. sweets and other confections collectively
2. the art or business of a confectioner

Word History and Origins

Origin of confectionery¹

First recorded in 1535–45; confection + -ery

Example Sentences

This was not, he had decided, an occasion for verbal confectionery.

From The Daily Beast

It is not, however, altogether harmless, and should not be used in confectionery or the like.

From Project Gutenberg

In Manila,1 in a confectionery near the University much frequented by the students, the arrests were thus commented upon.

From Project Gutenberg

Aniseed is principally used to flavour liqueurs, sweetmeats, and confectionery.

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Used to colour and flavour liqueurs and confectionery; and formerly, as a substitute for coffee.

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She was generous enough to share her confectionery with me, and her forethought in bringing it was amply justified.

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