“Confectionary” or “Confectionery”—Which to use?

“Confectionary” or “Confectionery”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

confectionary: NA

confectionery: (noun) candy and other sweets considered collectively. (noun) a confectioner's shop. (noun) the occupation and skills of a confectioner.

Pronunciation

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

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

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Examples in Context

Examples of “confectionary”

Examples of “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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