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“Confectionary” or “Confectionery”

confectionary / confectionery are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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confectionary k·ah·n·f·EH·k·sh·ah·n·EH·r·iy

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

confectionery k·ah·n·f·EH·k·sh·ah·n·EH·r·iy

  • nouncandy and other sweets considered collectively.
  • nouna confectioner's shop.
  • nounthe occupation and skills of a confectioner.
Usage

Examples in context

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“confectionary”

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“confectionery”

  • …The Royal English and Foreign Confectionery Book (1862).
  • Category:British confectionery
  • Category:Finnish confectionery
  • Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers'…
  • Japanese lords enjoyed Portuguese confectionery so much it was remodelled…
  • …variety of hangwa, Korean traditional confectionery, it can be made in…
  • …book on court cookery and confectionery in 1692.
  • A needham is a confectionery dessert bar made from sugar,…
  • …are very small pieces of confectionery used as a decoration or…
  • Kiev Roshen Factory, confectionery

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