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

Examples of confectionery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chocolate and candy play an important role in holidays, especially the four biggest ones: Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays, which together accounted for 62% of all confectionery sales last year, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA). —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025

In the past year, Ferrero USA has seen dollar sales grow 4.5%, outpacing the broader confectionery and cookie categories, according to the company. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2025

The result is a fragrance that strikes the right balance between clean and confectionery, with a softness that’s like being wrapped in a cashmere blanket. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

For all guests, welcome amenities include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a selection of confectionery, which are replenished daily. —Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

confection(er) + -ery

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for confectionery

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary
• disciplinary

Kids Definition

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