confection

noun
UK: /kənˈfek.ʃən/
US: /kənˈfek.ʃən/

  1. A sweet food or dish, typically rich in sugar.

    1. She loves to buy a small confection after school every day.
    2. The bakery is famous for its wide array of confections, including chocolates and cakes.

  2. The act or process of creating something elaborate or decorative.

    1. The confection of the wedding cake took several days to complete.
    2. The artist's latest confection is a stunning sculpture made of recycled materials.

Synonyms

sweet candy pastry creation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "confection" in English means: A sweet food or dish, typically rich in sugar., The act or process of creating something elaborate or decorative..

The phonetic transcription of "confection" is /kənˈfek.ʃən/ in British English and /kənˈfek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confection": sweet, candy, pastry, creation.

Example usage of "confection": "She loves to buy a small confection after school every day.". More examples on the page.