Synonyms of confectionery

7 similar words

Another word for confectionery is confectioner's. Other synonyms of confectionery are candy, sweets, sweet-making, sweet manufacture and candy store.

Synonyms and similar words for confectionery

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

candy USEdible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with...
sweets UKConfectionery, candy.

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

sweet-making
sweet manufacture

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

confectioner'sA shop that principally sells confectionery.
candy store USA store that sells principally candy.
sweet shop UK

Meaning of confectionery

noun Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.
noun The business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.
noun A store where confectionery is sold; a confectioner's shop.

Full definition of confectionery

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Questions about synonyms of confectionery

What is another word for confectionery?: Confectionery has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as confectioner's, candy, sweets, sweet-making, sweet manufacture, candy store and sweet shop.
What does confectionery mean?: Confectionery means foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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