confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē 
plural confectioneries
1
: the confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet foods (such as candy or pastry)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
On my second day, the hotel's concierge team even whisked me to a tea house near Gion’s postcard-worthy Hanamikoji Street to meet with a maiko, or an apprentice geisha, over wagashi confectionery and matcha tea.
—Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Soto, barista at the confectionery’s coffee shop, said customer traffic was good.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Since joining the series, Leith has sampled scores of competitors’ signature bakes, judged technical baking challenges and marveled at numerous bakers’ memorable confectionery showstoppers.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
On my second day, the hotel's concierge team even whisked me to a tea house near Gion’s postcard-worthy Hanamikoji Street to meet with a maiko, or an apprentice geisha, over wagashi confectionery and matcha tea.
—Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Soto, barista at the confectionery’s coffee shop, said customer traffic was good.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Since joining the series, Leith has sampled scores of competitors’ signature bakes, judged technical baking challenges and marveled at numerous bakers’ memorable confectionery showstoppers.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for confectionery
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“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē
plural confectioneries
1
: a confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet things to eat (as candy)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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