confectionary

[kənˈfekʃənəri]

confectionary Definition

• 1. relating to or selling sweets and chocolates
• 2. a store where sweets are sold

Using confectionary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confectionary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The confectionary industry is booming in this country.

• Example

  I bought some chocolates from the confectionary down the street.

• Example

  The confectionary sells a variety of candies and sweets.

confectionary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confectionary

• candy store
• sweet shop
• candy shop
• chocolate shop

Phrases with confectionary

• confectionary sugar

  a very fine powdered sugar used in making icings and candy

  Example

  The recipe calls for confectionary sugar to make the frosting.

• confectionary art

  the art of making decorative pieces out of sugar and chocolate

  Example

  The chef's confectionary art was displayed at the food festival.

• confectionary coating

  a type of chocolate used for coating candy and other confections

  Example

  The confectionary coating gives the candy a smooth and shiny finish.

Origins of confectionary

from Latin 'conficere', meaning 'to prepare'

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Summary: confectionary in Brief

'Confectionary' [kənˈfekʃənəri] refers to things related to sweets and chocolates, such as stores that sell them. It also includes phrases like 'confectionary sugar,' which is a fine powdered sugar used in making icings and candy, and 'confectionary art,' which is the art of making decorative pieces out of sugar and chocolate.