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confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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Charles Gunther — the confectioner and collector who also brought Abraham Lincoln’s deathbed to the museum — acquired an 18th-century dress allegedly owned by Queen Caroline of England.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
What is candy corn made of? Sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze are the main ingredients in a single piece of candy corn.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
The surging prices have caused grief for confectioners during prime chocolate sales seasons like Valentine’s Day and Easter.
—Erika Tulfo, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Check out a full list from the NCA here, and take a look at a list of candy makers and confectioners from the State of Ohio website.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
confection + -er entry 2, after Medieval Latin confectiōnārius "confectioner, apothecary"
First Known Use
1591, in the meaning defined above
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“Confectioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectioner. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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