confectioner

[ kuhn-fek-shuh-ner ]

noun

1. a person who makes or sells candies and, sometimes, ice cream, cakes, etc.

confectioner

/ kənˈfɛkʃənə /

noun

1. a person who makes or sells sweets or confections

Word History and Origins

Origin of confectioner¹

First recorded in 1585–95; confection + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The two had fallen out several years earlier due to Jimmy’s insistence on becoming a footballer rather than using his qualification as a trained confectioner.

From BBC

Rinda, a Malaysian confectioner, told BBC News that it has come to their attention that their products may have been misused in connection with illegal substances and the company "does not use or condone the use of any illegal drugs" in their products.

From BBC

After the ‘Wonka’ trailer debuted this week, director Paul King explained why he cast Timothée Chalamet as the titular confectioner.

From Los Angeles Times

Ferrara, a confectioner based in Chicago, said this week that it had stopped making the product.

From New York Times

After the ‘Wonka’ trailer debuted this week, director Paul King explained why he cast Timothée Chalamet as the titular confectioner.

From Los Angeles Times