1. people who make or sell candy, sweets, and other confections
Usage: plural of confectioner

Examples

• The confectioners worked late into the night preparing chocolates for Valentine’s Day.
• Local confectioners displayed their handmade candies at the farmers market.
• The guild of confectioners met monthly to share new recipes and techniques.
• European confectioners are famous for their elaborate sugar sculptures.
• The confectioners used traditional methods to make their artisanal sweets.
• Many confectioners also sell baked goods alongside their candy products.