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.
I bought some chocolate at the local confectionery.
The small town's only confectionery has been a family-run business for over fifty years.
While large supermarkets now dominate the market, the neighborhood confectionery remains a popular destination for those seeking artisanal truffles and vintage hard candies.
From confectioner + -y.