confectionery

noun

con·​fec·​tion·​ery kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce confectionery (audio)
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

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Word History

Etymology

confection(er) + -ery

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of confectionery was in 1751

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Cite this Entry

“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

confectionery

noun
con·​fec·​tion·​ery kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce confectionery (audio)
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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