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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   The business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A store where confectionery is sold; a confectioner's shop.

How this word is used

• Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “confectionery” when they mean: foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and conf.”
• Academic “Scholars may discuss “confectionery” carefully in formal writing.”
• Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “confectionery” in professional communication.”

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