confectionery

con·fec·tion·ery

noun \-shə-ˌner-ē\

plural con·fec·tion·er·ies

Definition of CONFECTIONERY

1

: the confectioner's art or business

2

: sweet foods (as candy or pastry)

3

: a confectioner's shop

First Known Use of CONFECTIONERY

1751

Rhymes with CONFECTIONERY

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