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Definition of confectioner

confectioner

/kənˈfɛkʃənər/
con · fec · tion · er
Plural:confectioners
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• noun

1

A person or company whose occupation or business is making or selling candies, chocolates, pastries, and other sweet foods.

Example

"The local confectioner crafted elaborate marzipan figures and artisanal truffles for the holiday window display."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word derives from Old French confectionnier, from Medieval Latin confectionarius ('one who prepares medicines or sweetmeats'), ultimately from Latin confectio ('a making or preparing'). Historically, the term referred to apothecaries who compounded medicinal remedies using sugar and honey before narrowing to makers of sweets.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confectioner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confectioner
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