confection
noun
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As a wise blue monster with a famous sweet tooth once noted, “c” is for cookie. And sure, that’s good enough for us, but sometimes the moment calls for a wide variety of delectables, not just cookies. In such times, you might remember that “c” is also for confection. Confection is a word that refers to something confected—that is, put together—from several different ingredients or elements. Often confections are sweet and edible, but confection can also be used to refer to a finely worked piece of craftsmanship. In other words, the lacy box containing chocolate confections can be a confection itself. Tracing back to the Latin verb conficere (“to carry out, perform, make, bring about, collect, bring to completion”), confection entered Middle English as the word confeccioun, meaning “preparation by mixing ingredients; something prepared by mixing, such as a medicine or dish of food,” and has since taken on additional, often figurative meanings in English in the ensuing centuries, as in “the beloved musical confection ‘C is for Cookie.’”
Examples of confection in a Sentence
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
In the 1920s, a Latvian couple passionate about the art of confection relocated to Brazil.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Beyond hands-on classes and larger events, the space features a gourmet market showcasing locally made condiments, teas, confections, craft beers, and spirits— further blending Jamaica’s rich food heritage with the influences of the wider world.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But despite living thousands of miles apart, Vivian and Malcolm’s quiet determination to be together makes for a perfect confection of a romance.
—Sarah Wendell, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confection. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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confection
noun
Middle English confectioun "mixture, candy," from early French confection "mixture," derived from Latin conficere "to prepare," from con-, com- "together" and -ficere, from facere "to make, do" — related to fashion
Medical Definition
confection
noun
called also electuary
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