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confectionery Definition and Meaning in English (confectionery definition)

noun
Synonyms:sweetscandiestreats
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Confectionery definition: Confectionery refers to sweet foods, such as candies, chocolates, and pastries, that are typically rich in sugar.

Definitions of Confectionery

  1. 1noun

    Confectionery refers to sweet foods, such as candies, chocolates, and pastries, that are typically rich in sugar.

  2. 2noun

    A confectionery is a shop or a business that specializes in making and selling sweet foods.

Example Sentences

“The display case was filled with a tempting array of confectionery.”

“We bought fresh pastries from the local confectionery on our way home.”

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Confectionery definition: Confectionery refers to sweet foods, such as candies, chocolates, and pastries, that are typically rich in sugar.
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'Confectionery' translates to 'confectionery' in English. Confectionery definition: Confectionery refers to sweet foods, such as candies, chocolates, and pastries, that are typically rich in sugar.
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