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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The family's vast confectionery empire includes Halloween staples like Snickers and M&Ms and operates 135 factories in 68 countries, employing more than 140,000 people.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Ask a local Opened as a confectionery in 1900 by a family of Greek immigrants, Zaharakos serves a menu with cheese curds, sodas and Sundaes alongside a dose of history with Americana.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.
—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
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David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Ask a local Opened as a confectionery in 1900 by a family of Greek immigrants, Zaharakos serves a menu with cheese curds, sodas and Sundaes alongside a dose of history with Americana.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.
—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
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“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 24 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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