English dictionary

confectionery

/k/@/n'f/E/k/S//@/,n/E/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

candy and other sweets considered collectively

noun.food

Examples
The business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a confectioner's shop

noun.artifact

Synonyms candy store confectionary

Source: WordNet 3.0
the occupation and skills of a confectioner

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
Sweetmeats, in general; things prepared and sold by a confectioner; confections; candies.

noun

Source: webster1913