confectionary
noun
con·fec·tion·ary
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē 
plural confectionaries
confectionary
adjective
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Fun fact: The Dark Chocolate Orange Sticks are made at the same confectionary that produces Trader Joe’s beloved Scandinavian Swimmers.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
For something sweet, check out confectionaries James Candy Company and Steel's Fudge.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The unusual combination comes at a difficult time for confectionaries.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
The result is that marshmallows eaten out of the bag, with fingers, are presumptive confectionaries, while those toasted over a heat source and used in the making of s’mores receive a dubious VAT exemption.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
For something sweet, check out confectionaries James Candy Company and Steel's Fudge.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The unusual combination comes at a difficult time for confectionaries.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
The result is that marshmallows eaten out of the bag, with fingers, are presumptive confectionaries, while those toasted over a heat source and used in the making of s’mores receive a dubious VAT exemption.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confectionary
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“Confectionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionary. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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