Synonyms of confection

confection

noun

kən-ˈfek-shən 

as in candy

a food having a high sugar content

following the main course there were assorted confections so delicious-looking as to tempt even determined dieters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candy
• dessert
• sweet
• sweetmeat
• confectionery
• confectionary
• pastry
• sweeties
• entremets
• afters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confection

India took up Deco in the late 1920s, and confections like Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace and the New Palace in Morbi were crafted to please maharajahs. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

For a caffeine fix paired with handmade confections, indulge in the Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea on weekends. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Curd is a traditional British confection, most commonly made with lemon, consisting of the fruit juice cooked with sugar, eggs and butter to form a sweet-tart, velvety spread or filling. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Scaling means integrating, not just adding A year ago, Hershey sold confection and salty snacks largely as separate businesses talking to the same retailers. — Kirk Tanner, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Podcast

Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!