Confection
/kənˈfɛk.ʃən/noun
A sweet food or delicacy, especially a sweet treat made from sugar and other ingredients.
Did you know?In ancient times, confectionery was often associated with medicinal properties, believed to heal ailments while delighting the senses.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
confectio
“The act of making or preparing by mixing together.”
Old French
Old French
confection
“A preparation or mixture, especially of sweet foods.”
14th Century
Middle English
confection
“A sweet dish or dessert.”
Modern English
English
confection
“A sweet food item, typically a candy or dessert.”