confectioner

[kənˈfekʃənər]

confectioner Definition

a person or company that makes or sells sweets and chocolates.

Using confectioner: Examples

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

  • Example

    The confectioner made a variety of chocolates for the holiday season.

  • Example

    The local confectioner sells handmade candies and sweets.

  • Example

    She trained as a confectioner before opening her own bakery.

confectioner Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confectioner

Phrases with confectioner

  • an expert in making sweets and chocolates

    Example

    The master confectioner created a unique chocolate flavor that became very popular.

  • confectioner's sugar

    a very fine powdered sugar used in making icings, frostings, and candy

    Example

    The recipe calls for confectioner's sugar to make the frosting.

  • confectioner's glaze

    a glossy coating used on candies and other confections

    Example

    The confectioner's glaze gives the candy a shiny finish.

Origins of confectioner

from Latin 'conficere', meaning 'to prepare'

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Summary: confectioner in Brief

'Confectioner' [kənˈfekʃənər] refers to a person or company that specializes in making or selling sweets and chocolates. It includes phrases like 'master confectioner,' denoting an expert in the field, and 'confectioner's sugar,' a very fine powdered sugar used in making icings and frostings.

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