Meaning & use
confectionary
Relating to confectionery, such as candy, chocolate, or other sweet treats and their preparation.
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The bakery expanded into confectionary products like truffles and toffee.
She studied confectionary techniques at a culinary school in Paris.
A note on using this word
'Confectionery' is the standard noun for candy or a candy shop; 'confectionary' is properly an adjective, though the two are often confused.
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