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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:
- Confectionery is the more common spelling used worldwide, especially in British English.
- Confectionary can act as an adjective describing something that relates to confections.
- If youre talking about the industry or shop, youre likely referring to confectionery.
- Remember, confectionery for products and places; confectionary for things related to confections.
- Visualize that confectioner (a person making sweets) has the same root as confectionery, helping to remember the relationship.
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