confectionary

The definition of confectionary is something that is related to candy or candy makers.

(adjective)

Sugar used to make candy is an example ofconfectionary sugar.

The definition of a place where candy is made is an example of a confectionary.

(noun)

A candy maker's store where chocolate is made is an example of aconfectionary.

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See confectionary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or like a confection
  2. of confectioners or their work

noun pl. confectionaries

  1. ☆ confectionery (sense )
  2. a confection

See confectionary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. con·fec·tion·ar·ies
  1. A confectioner's shop; a confectionery.
  2. Sweet preparations; confections.
  3. Obsolete A confectioner.

Related Forms:

  • con·fecˈtion·arˌy adjective

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