confectioner

/kɑnˈfɛʃənər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes or sells sweets, particularly candies and pastries.

“The confectioner at the bakery created delicious chocolates for the holiday season.”

2. verb

To make or prepare sweets, particularly candies and pastries, in large quantities.

“The factory confectioned a wide variety of candies for the annual fair.”

Synonyms

  • candy maker
  • sweets maker

Antonyms

  • poison maker
  • toxic goods manufacturer