Sweetmeats, in general; things prepared and sold by a confectioner; confections; candies.

A place where candies, sweetmeats, and similar things are made or sold.

Art of sugar working or candy making

a food rich in sugar

Chocolate Confectionery – including chocolate bars, countlines, boxed chocolates and chocolate novelties, chocolate covered fruit, nuts, etc. Gum – chewing gum and bubble gum Other Confectionery – miscellaneous products including fruit roll-ups and similar. Sugar Confectionery – including mints, chews, gums, toffee, etc.

The term confectionery refers to food items that are (or at least are perceived to be) rich in sugar.