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Confectionary vs. Confectionery
Confectionary
/kən'fekʃən(ə)rɪ/Examples:
The new confectionary shop offers handmade chocolates.A confectionary delight awaited us at the end of our meal.Children were drawn to the colorful confectionary display.
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Confectionery
/kənˈfekʃənəri/Examples:
The confectionery shop sold an array of sweets and chocolates.She indulged in a confectionery masterpiece at the wedding.Hidden in the basket were delightful confectionery treats.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Confectionary" typically refers to the items, whereas "confectionery" can also refer to the store where sweets are sold.
- Remember "confectionery" with an e is more commonly used for both the sweets and the shop where they are bought.
- Associate "confectionary" with items like chocolates and candies themselves.
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