'Confectionery' definitions:

Definition of 'confectionery'

(from WordNet)
noun
Candy and other sweets considered collectively; "the business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks"
noun
A confectioner's shop [syn: confectionery, confectionary, candy store]
noun
The occupation and skills of a confectioner

Definition of 'Confectionery'

From: GCIDE
  • Confectionery \Con*fec"tion*er*y\, n.
  • 1. Sweetmeats, in general; things prepared and sold by a confectioner; confections; candies. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A place where candies, sweetmeats, and similar things are made or sold. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'confectionery'

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