confectionary

noun

con·​fec·​tion·​ary kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce confectionary (audio)
plural confectionaries
confectionary adjective

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The building, built in the late 19th century in a striking Gothic Revival style, offers a grand backdrop to this twinkling market that sells clothing, crafts, and confectionaries. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024 Want to know more about confectionaries that are made in Ohio? Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2024 The family business, founded in 1911, is now the world’s biggest chocolate company, making confectionaries like Snickers, Twix, and Skittles. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024 Invariably, most fruits, juice, veggies, confectionaries, and starchy meals are drastically eliminated. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for confectionary 

Word History

Etymology

confection + -ary entry 1, in part after Medieval Latin confectiōnārius "confectioner, apothecary"

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of confectionary was in 1599

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“Confectionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionary. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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