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confectionery

n.
C1 Advanced US //kənˈfɛkʃəˌnɛɹi// UK //kənfˈɛkʃənəɹi// con·fec·tionery

n. a shop that sells sweet treats like candy, chocolate, and gum. It is a more formal word for a place where you buy sugary snacks.

n. a retail establishment that sells confections, such as candy, gum, and chocolate. Often used in British English to distinguish from a general grocery store.


SIMPLE

I bought some chocolate at the local confectionery.

CONTEXTUAL

The small town's only confectionery has been a family-run business for over fifty years.

COMPLEX

While large supermarkets now dominate the market, the neighborhood confectionery remains a popular destination for those seeking artisanal truffles and vintage hard candies.

Synonyms
Origin

From confectioner + -y.

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