nounπShareA food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake."The table was covered with all sorts of tempting confections."fooditemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of confecting; the process of making, compounding, or preparing something."The bakery window displayed a colorful array of confections, from delicate pastries to rich chocolates. "foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe result of such a process; something made up or confected; a concoction."The defense attorney maintained that the charges were a confection of the local police."foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn artistic, musical, or literary work taken as frivolous, amusing, or contrived; a composition of a light nature."The professor dismissed the student's overly sentimental poem as a fluffy confection, lacking depth and genuine emotion. "artliteraturemusicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething, such as a garment or a decoration, seen as very elaborate, delicate, or luxurious, usually also seen as impractical or non-utilitarian."The bakery's display case featured beautiful confections of spun sugar and intricate icing, too delicate to actually eat. "appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA preparation of medicine sweetened with sugar, honey, syrup, or the like; an electuary."The cough syrup was technically a collection of confections, as it was mostly honey with a small amount of added medicine. "medicinefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
