confectioner

noun

con·​fec·​tion·​er kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce confectioner (audio)
: 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 See all Example Sentences for confectioner 

Word History

Etymology

confection + -er entry 2, after Medieval Latin confectiōnārius "confectioner, apothecary"

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of confectioner was in 1591

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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 How to pronounce confectioner (audio)
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections

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