confection

[kənˈfɛkʃən]

confection Definition

  • 1a sweet food or delicacy made with sugar, honey, or other sweeteners
  • 2the process of making or creating such a food item

Using confection: Examples

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

  • Example

    The bakery sells a variety of confections, from cakes to cookies to candies.

  • Example

    She learned the art of confection-making from her grandmother.

  • Example

    The chef specializes in French confections like macarons and éclairs.

confection Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confection

Phrases with confection

  • confectioner's sugar

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

    Example

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

  • a store that sells sweets and confections

    Example

    The kids begged their parents to take them to the confectionery shop to buy some candy.

  • confectioner's glaze

    a glossy coating used on candy and other confections to give them a shiny appearance

    Example

    The chocolate truffles were coated in confectioner's glaze to make them look more appealing.

Origins of confection

from Latin 'conficere', meaning 'to prepare'

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Summary: confection in Brief

The term 'confection' [kənˈfɛkʃən] refers to sweet foods or delicacies made with sugar, honey, or other sweeteners. It also encompasses the process of making such items. Examples include cakes, cookies, and candies. Phrases like 'confectioner's sugar' and 'confectionery shop' are common. The term is formal and can be used interchangeably with 'sweet' or 'dessert.'

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