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confection

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of confection

a food having a high sugar content
  • Following the main course there were assorted delicious-looking confections.
Synonyms of confection

sweet, sweetmeat
Words Related to confection

confectionery, candy, dessert, pastry

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