confectioneries

noun

plural of confectionery
as in confectionaries

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  1. confections
  2. sweets
  3. sweeties
Noun
  • The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • Production increased by 300%, with Sheehan churning out 10 to 30 desserts every week from mini confections to statement wedding cakes.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Definition of confections
Noun
  • Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from more than 15 local vendors while sampling holiday treats and summer sweets.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Strawberries dominate the sweets scene, butter becomes a starring ingredient and bison quietly emerges as the protein of the moment.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of sweets
Noun
  • May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Definition of sweeties
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