confectionery

[kənˈfekʃənəri]

confectionery Definition

• 1. a store where candy and sweets are sold
• 2. the making or selling of candy and sweets

Using confectionery: Examples

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

• Example

  I bought some chocolates from the confectionery.

• Example

  She works in a confectionery and makes delicious cakes.

• Example

  The confectionery sells a variety of candies and sweets.

confectionery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confectionery

• candy store
• sweet shop
• candy shop
• sweets shop

Phrases with confectionery

• confectionery sugar

  a finely ground sugar used to make icings, frostings, and candy

  Example

  The recipe calls for confectionery sugar to make the frosting.

• confectionery coating

  a type of chocolate that is made to melt easily and is used for dipping or coating candies and other sweets

  Example

  The truffles were coated with confectionery coating.

• confectionery art

  the art of creating decorative and artistic designs using sugar, chocolate, and other sweets

  Example

  The cake was decorated with beautiful confectionery art.

Origins of confectionery

from Latin 'conficere', meaning 'to prepare'

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Summary: confectionery in Brief

The term 'confectionery' [kənˈfekʃənəri] refers to a store that sells candy and sweets, or the making and selling of such items. Examples include 'I bought some chocolates from the confectionery,' and 'She works in a confectionery and makes delicious cakes.' Confectionery also includes phrases like 'confectionery sugar,' which is used to make icings and frostings, and 'confectionery art,' which involves creating decorative designs using sugar and chocolate.