confectionary

[kuhn-fek-shuh-ner-ee]

noun

plural

confectionaries 

1. a candy or other confection.

2. a place where confections are kept or made.

3. confectionery.

adjective

1. relating to or of the nature of confections or their production.

confectionary

/ kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ /

noun

1. a place where confections are kept or made

2. a rare word for confection

adjective

1. of or characteristic of confections

Word History and Origins

Origin of confectionary¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin confectiōnārius “maker of confections, apothecary”; equivalent to confectiōn- + -ārius confection, -ary

Example Sentences

The confectionary seller describes itself as “more than just a candy store” on its official website.

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It’s officially spooky season, which means it’s also time to indulge in your favorite candies and confectionaries.

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Branded sales were "particularly dominant" in personal care, confectionary, soft drinks and hot drinks categories, Mr McKevitt said.

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The confectionary giant said the recall was only in place in the Netherlands, with other regions unaffected.

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The dark chocolate version of Toblerone's most popular bar has been discontinued after nearly six decades on confectionary shelves.

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