confectionery Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun candy and other sweets considered collectively
    • the business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks
  2. noun a confectioner's shop
    candy store; confectionary.
  3. noun the occupation and skills of a confectioner

WordNet


Con*fec"tion*er*y noun
Definitions
  1. Sweetmeats, in general; things prepared and sold by a confectioner; confections; candies.
  2. A place where candies, sweetmeats, and similar things are made or sold.

Webster 1913