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Confection (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The skilled pharmacist took great care in the confection of the complex medication, carefully measuring out each ingredient.
  • To make the delicious and nourishing soup, she followed a time-honored family recipe for the confection of its various components.
  • Her specialty was the confection of flavored syrups that could be used in both sweet treats and savory dishes.
  • After studying ancient herbal remedies, he spent years perfecting the confection of his unique and potent healing tea blend.
  • In her experimental kitchen, she experimented with different spices and herbs to master the confection of an aromatic curry powder.

Synonyms

  • Concoction

Related Words

  • Confect (verb)
  • Confection (verb)

Meaning 2

A food rich in sugar.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The sweet shop specialized in making colorful confections shaped like animals.
  • Her grandmother was famous for baking elaborate cakes and other sugary confections for special occasions.
  • Chocolatiers carefully crafted their confections to make mouthwatering treats for the holidays.
  • The bakery case displayed a dazzling array of confections, including truffles, meringues, and candies.
  • At the fair, the smell of sugary confections wafted through the air, enticing kids and adults alike.

Synonyms

  • Sweet

Hypernyms

  • Goody
  • Treat
  • Dainty
  • Kickshaw

Hyponyms

  • Taffy Apple
  • Confectionery
  • Caramel Apple
  • Center
  • Confiture
  • Comfit
  • Sweetmeat
  • Maraschino
  • Nonpareil
  • Hardbake
  • Candy
  • Candied Apple
  • Toffee Apple
  • Chewing Gum
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