confectionery

noun

con·​fec·​tion·​ery kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce confectionery (audio)
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 Hershey’s product prices rose 6.5% in the fourth quarter; prices for their confectionery chocolate and other candy products in North America rose 9% in 2023. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 That is, there would be no place for the enchantments of maximalism—for encyclopedic novels of exorbitant length, for stylistic effusions, for camp confectionery. Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024 That’s the former location of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates before the confectionery shop moved to J Street. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024 Also not to be missed are the gourmet confectionery Dr. Sue's Chocolate and Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery. Jennifer Chappell Smith, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2023 Shares of the South Korean snack and confectionery maker fell as much as 18% to 96,000 won ($72.70) on Tuesday, underperforming the benchmark Kospi’s 0.6% decline. Kwanwoo Jun, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2024 If references to confectionery products in relation to what OPEC+ is up to seem a tad confusing, here's the backstory. Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Shop for snackable suitcase-stuffers at Bengawan Solo, which specializes in Singaporean kueh sweets and other confectionery; or stop by Irvins for dangerously addictive fish skin crisps flavored with salted egg. Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023 Not even a correct confectionery reference: the cap resembles a Creamsicle bar, not a popsicle. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

confection(er) + -ery

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of confectionery was in 1751

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Cite this Entry

“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

confectionery

noun
con·​fec·​tion·​ery kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce confectionery (audio)
plural confectioneries
1
: a confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet things to eat (as candy)
3
: a confectioner's shop

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