HyperDic: confectionery

English > 3 senses of the word confectionery:
NOUNfoodconfectionerycandy and other sweets considered collectively
artifactconfectionery, confectionary, candy storea confectioner's shop
actconfectionerythe occupation and skills of a confectioner
confectionery > pronunciation
Soundskahnfeh'kshahneh.riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > confectionery: 3 senses > noun 1, food
Meaningcandy and other sweets considered collectively.
Example"the business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks"
Broadersweet, confectionA food rich in sugar
Spanishgolosina
English > confectionery: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA confectioner's shop.
Synonymsconfectionary, candy store
Narrowertuck shopA candy store in Great Britain
Broadershop, storeA mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
Spanishconfitería, dulcería, tienda de chucherías
Catalanconfiteria
English > confectionery: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe occupation and skills of a confectioner.
Broaderoccupation, business, job, line of work, lineThe principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
Spanishconfitería

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