Synonyms of confectionery

confectionery

noun

as in confectionary

Related Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confectionery

The sugar and neutral pH makes date paste useful for confectionery, bakery, and dairy purposes. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 7 May 2026

Egyptian hieroglyphics indicate that the art of sugar confectionery was established at least 3,000 years ago. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

The confectionery, which is manufactured by Swiss firm Nestle, was stolen when the vehicle was distributing the bars along a route running from a factory in central Italy to Poland, KitKat said in a statement. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026