Confectioner

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets, candies, sweet pastries, and other sweet food items).
  2. 2
    someone who makes candies and other sweets wordnet

Synonyms

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bakerbookdealerbooksellerbutchercandymakerchandler

Example

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"When I grow up I'd like to be a confectioner."

Etymology

From confection (verb) + -er.

Related phrases

confectioner's creamconfectioner's glazeconfectioner's glucose

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