Definition of confection Confection

/kʌnfɛˈkʃʌn/ - [kunfekshun] - con•fec•tion

We found 15 definitions of confection from 5 different sources.

What does confection mean?

Noun Plural: confections
confection - the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components
		concoction
		creating from raw materials the act of creating something that is different from the materials that went into it
confection - a food rich in sugar
		sweet
		dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat, delicacy something considered choice to eat
		confectionery the occupation and skills of a confectioner
		confiture preserved or candied fruit
		sweetmeat a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry)
		candy, confect a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
		hardbake a British sweet made with molasses and butter and almonds
		chewing gum, gum a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
		candied apple, candy apple, caramel apple, taffy apple, toffee apple an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)
		centre, center a low-lying region in central France
		comfit candy containing a fruit or nut
		maraschino, maraschino cherry cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur

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confection (Noun)
A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, cake or the like.
confection (Noun)
The act or process of confecting; the process of making, compounding, or preparing something.
confection (Noun)
The result of such a process; something made up or confected; a concoction.
confection (Noun)
An artistic, musical, or literary work taken as frivolous, amusing, or contrived; a composition of a light nature.
confection (Noun)
Something, such as a garment or a decoration, seen as very elaborate, delicate, or luxurious, usually also seen as impractical or non- utilitarian.
confection (Noun)
A preparation of medicine sweetened with sugar, honey, syrup, or the like; an electuary.
confection (Verb)
To make into a confection, prepare as a confection.

confection (n.)
A composition of different materials.
confection (n.)
A preparation of fruits or roots, etc., with sugar; a sweetmeat.
confection (n.)
A composition of drugs.
confection (n.)
A soft solid made by incorporating a medicinal substance or substances with sugar, sirup, or honey.

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confection, verb, present, 1st person singular of confection (infinitive).
confection, verb (infinitive).
confection, noun, singular of confections.