Confection

/kənˈfɛk.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A dish or treat made with sweet ingredients, typically involving sugar and often combined with fruits, nuts, or chocolates.

The bakery was famous for its elaborate confection featuring layers of chocolate and raspberry.

A piece of candy or a sweet food item.

She offered him a confection as a reward for solving the puzzle.

An elaborate or fanciful article or design.

The garden was a confection of colors, with flowers blooming in every hue.

Derived from the Latin 'confectionem', meaning 'a putting together'.

sugar confection

A type of candy that is sweetened and often used in desserts or snacks.

confectionery shop

A store that specializes in selling sweets and candies.

confection of errors

A situation or work that is complicated by mistakes and inaccuracies.

confectionery

A store or business that sells confectionery items.

confect

To prepare or make up something in a skillful way.

confecting

The act of preparing or designing confectionery.

A sweet treat or candy, often used informally.

I grabbed a quick confection from the candy jar.

An excessively elaborate or fancy creation, sometimes used sarcastically.

That cake is such a confection; who needs all that frosting?