confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər 
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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View gallery - 3 images Over the past few years, chocolate fans may have noticed a concerning change in the taste and texture of their favorite brands, due to confectioners adjusting their recipes in response to global cocoa shortages and sky-high prices.
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New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine heavy whipping cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla with the whisk.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Some confectioner's glaze, responsible for candy corn's shiny finish, is derived from bug secretion.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine heavy whipping cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla with the whisk.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Some confectioner's glaze, responsible for candy corn's shiny finish, is derived from bug secretion.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confectioner
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“Confectioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectioner. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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