Word
confectionery
Phoneticscon·fec·tionery
US/kənˈfɛkʃəˌnɛɹi/
UK/kənfˈɛkʃənəɹi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Yet this research suggests too many are still being routinely exposed to processed meat, fried foods, pastries and confectionery beyond what the standards allow.” “The same logic applies to baked goods, prepared meals, sauces, confectionery, protein drinks, dairy formulations and private-label products.” Etymology
From confectioner + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Level
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