confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē 
plural confectioneries
1
: the confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet foods (such as candy or pastry)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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Egyptian hieroglyphics indicate that the art of sugar confectionery was established at least 3,000 years ago.
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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
The Context The theft occurred just before Easter, a key sales period for confectionery, raising concerns about potential short-term supply disruptions in parts of Europe.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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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
The Context The theft occurred just before Easter, a key sales period for confectionery, raising concerns about potential short-term supply disruptions in parts of Europe.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for confectionery
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“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē
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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