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Confectionery means to candy and sweets, or to a store that sells candy and sweets.

(noun)

Chocolates, cakes and sugars are each an example of a confectionery.
A store that sells chocolates is an example of a confectionery.

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noun pl. confectioneries

confections or candy, collectively
the business or work of a confectioner
☆ a confectioner's shop; candy store

See confectionery in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. con·fec·tion·er·ies

Candies and other confections considered as a group.
The skill or occupation of a confectioner.
A confectioner's shop.

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