confectioner

noun

con·​fec·​tion·​er kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər 

: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections

Examples of confectioner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stretchy yogurt is a fast-growing trend in China, while Swedish confectioner Cloetta just released Sprinkled Foamies, which have a crunchy coating and a marshmallow center. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Founded in 1858 by confectioner Henrik Kugler, the café has been in its current location on Vörösmarty Square since 1870 and appears little changed since its founding. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Farmers make up 82% of vendors, and the rest are cheesemakers, bakers and confectioners. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Set aside In a separate bowl, whip the cream with the cornstarch and confectioner’s sugar. — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

confection + -er entry 2, after Medieval Latin confectiōnārius "confectioner, apothecary"

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

confectioner

noun

con·​fec·​tion·​er kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər 

: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections