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

The Hershey Company, known as a confectionery giant, is transforming itself into a snacking powerhouse through savvy acquisitions, bold brand building, and strategic retail partnerships. —Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

When Percy hit 30 in 2022, the confectionery went vegan. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Photo: Courtesy of Demel Café Demel Café A confectionery fit for royalty, Demel has been crafting exquisite pastries since 1786. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025

Founded in 1946 as a small pastry shop in Alba, Italy, privately held Ferrero is now the third-largest confectionery company in the world, with production plants across five continents and more than 47,500 employees. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 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