confectionery
Translation
candy, confections
Examples
The shop sells a wide range of confectionery.
The store sells a wide range of candy.
He has a weakness for chocolate confectionery.
He has a weakness for chocolate confections.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) candy in general The store sells confectionery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: candy, sweets, sweetmeats
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'facere' (to make), meaning 'something made together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'confectioner' (a person who makes candy) who works in a 'confectionery' (a candy store).