Confectionery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Confectionery
Confectionery (noun)
- the confectioner's art or business
- sweet foods (such as candy or pastry)
- a confectioner's shop
Confectionery (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in confectionary, sweeties
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Confectionery
The most common words with a similar meaning to Confectionery:
Word Forms of Confectionery
Inflections: confectioneries
Origin & Etymology of Confectionery
confection(er) + -ery
First known use: 1751
Frequently Asked Questions about Confectionery
What does "Confectionery" mean?
"Confectionery" means the confectioner's art or business. As a noun, it is defined as: the confectioner's art or business.
What is another word for "Confectionery"?
Other words for "Confectionery" include confectionary, sweeties, confection, sweet, sweetmeat, afters, candy and dessert. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Confectionery" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Confectionery"?
There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Confectionery". Common alternatives include confectionary, sweeties, confection, sweet, sweetmeat, afters, candy, dessert, entremets and pastry.
Is "Confectionery" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Confectionery" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Confectionery"?
"Confectionery" is pronounced /kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē/ and divided into syllables as con·fec·tion·ery.
What is the origin of the word "Confectionery"?
"Confectionery" comes from confection(er) + -ery. First known use: 1751.
What is another word for "Confectionery" meaning "as in confectionary, sweeties"?
When "Confectionery" (noun) means as in confectionary, sweeties, synonyms include confectionary, sweeties, confection, sweet, sweetmeat and afters.
What are the forms of "Confectionery"?
The word forms of "Confectionery" include confectioneries.