Confection

usgb/kənˈfekʃn/
noun

A sweet food or dessert, usually with sugar, and often baked or cooked.

She loves the smell of fresh confection from the bakery.
Visual representation of "confection" - A sweet food or dessert, usually with sugar, and often baked or cooked

Often appears as...

  • sugar confection
  • bakery confection
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Visual representation of "confection"
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Cultural Variance

Confection varieties change with cultures; what is considered a confection in one country may not be in another.

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Mochi is a popular confection in Japan, while chocolate fudge is a classic American sweet.
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Not Always Baked

'Confection' often implies baked goods but can also refer to sweets like candies that aren't baked.

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Gummy bears are a type of confection that's shaped in molds, not baked.
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Casual Context

Use 'confection' in casual settings, like describing goodies at a bakery or discussing desserts.

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The party had a table filled with delicious confections for all to enjoy.
Visual representation of the word "Confection"

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