confectionery

American  

[kuhn-fek-shuh-ner-ee] / kənˈfɛk ʃəˌnɛr i /

noun

plural

confectioneries

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.

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confectionery British  

/ kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ /

noun

1. sweets and other confections collectively

2. the art or business of a confectioner

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Etymology

Origin of confectionery

First recorded in 1535–45; confection + -ery

Example Sentences

Since joining the series, Leith has sampled scores of competitors’ signature bakes, judged technical baking challenges and marveled at numerous bakers’ memorable confectionery showstoppers.

From Los Angeles Times

And UK food advertising spend is dominated by products high in fat, salt and sugar, such as confectionery, sugary drinks, fast food, and snacks, according to the latest Ofcom Communications Market Report.

From BBC

These items included crisps, sweetened fruit drinks or sodas made from plant extracts, chocolate-based sweets or confectionery, sugary breakfast cereals, and savory biscuits.

From Science Daily

It's proved such a hit that confectionery giants including Hershey, Mars and Ferrara have launched their own products.

From BBC

They also focused on the five food categories most commonly promoted to children: confectionery, sugar-sweetened beverages, ready meals, breakfast cereals, and baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries.

From Science Daily