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confectionarysweets and chocolates considered collectively; a shop that sells sweets and chocolates

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: sweets and chocolates considered collectively; a shop that sells sweets and chocolates

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfekʃəˌneri/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's confectionary was famous for its chocolate truffles that made people forget their diet plans instantly.
  • The confectionary industry has evolved to include sugar-free options for health-conscious consumers.
  • He opened a small confectionary after retiring, claiming it was research for his sweet tooth.

confectionary

NOUN

[/kənˈfekʃəˌneri/]

sweets and chocolates considered collectively; a shop that sells sweets and chocolates

The old confectionary on the corner sells handmade chocolates and sugar candies.
💡 Concept

The old confectionary on the corner sells handmade chocolates and sugar candies.

A visionary missionary dreams of a confectionary!
🎵 Rhyme

A visionary missionary dreams of a confectionary!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈfekʃəˌneri/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈfekʃənri/

🌳Etymology

Rootconfect
Suffix--ary

🎵Rhyme

missionaryvisionarystationary
missionary
visionary
stationary

🔗Collocations

confectionary shop
confectionary items
artisan confectionary
confectionary business
fine confectionary
confectionary display
traditional confectionary

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's confectionary was famous for its chocolate truffles that made people forget their diet plans instantly.

The confectionary industry has evolved to include sugar-free options for health-conscious consumers.

😄 Fun example

He opened a small confectionary after retiring, claiming it was research for his sweet tooth.

The museum's gift shop featured locally-made confectionary representing the region's culinary traditions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

candy storesweet shopchocolateriepatisserieconfectionery

Antonyms

health food storepharmacygrocery

Related

bakerydessertsweetsconfectionpastrycandychocolate

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