Confectionery: meaning, definitions and examples
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confectionery
[ kənˈfɛkʃ(ə)n(ə)ri ]
sweet treats
Confectionery refers to sweet food items, such as candies, chocolates, and pastries, that are often enjoyed as desserts or snacks. These sugary confections are typically made with ingredients like sugar, chocolate, nuts, fruits, and various flavorings.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| confectionery |
This term is often used to refer to a store that sells sweets and chocolates, or the items themselves, typically in a more formal or commercial setting.
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| sweets |
This word is commonly used in British English to refer to candies or any sweet treats in a casual, everyday context.
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| candies |
Use this term when talking about individual pieces of sweet treats, often aimed at children or in a casual context.
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| desserts |
This term is used for sweet courses served at the end of a meal, typically more elaborate or prepared dishes like cakes, pies, and puddings.
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Examples of usage
- During the holidays, many people indulge in confectionery like candy canes and chocolate truffles.
- Her favorite part of the party was the dessert table filled with an assortment of confectionery treats.
Translations
Translations of the word "confectionery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confeitaria
🇮🇳 कन्फेक्शनरी
🇩🇪 Konditorei
🇮🇩 toko kue
🇺🇦 кондитерська
🇵🇱 cukiernia
🇯🇵 菓子店
🇫🇷 confiserie
🇪🇸 confitería
🇹🇷 pastane
🇰🇷 제과점
🇸🇦 حلويات
🇨🇿 cukrárna
🇸🇰 cukráreň
🇨🇳 糖果店
🇸🇮 slaščičarna
🇮🇸 sælgæti
🇰🇿 кондитерлік
🇬🇪 კონდიტერია
🇦🇿 şirniyyat
🇲🇽 confitería
Etymology
The term 'confectionery' originated from the Middle English word 'confecionarie', which came from the Old French word 'confit', meaning preserved fruits. Confectionery has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, where honey and dried fruits were often used to make sweet treats. Over time, confectionery evolved to include a wide range of sugary delights enjoyed by people around the world.