confection

Meanings

• noun

  A sweet food made from various ingredients, such as sugar, chocolate, and fruit, often shaped into candy or desserts.

  - "She enjoyed the various confections at the candy store."
  - "The baker prepared a range of delicious confections for the holiday season."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈfɛkʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confection
inflection , connection , reflection

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Variants

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confection , confections

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Etymology

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The word 'confection' comes from the Latin word 'conficere', which means 'to make or prepare'. It refers to the process of combining and shaping various ingredients into a sweet treat.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known confection is believed to be honey, which has been used for food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.

2. The largest candy cane ever made was over 52 feet long and weighed over 2,000 pounds.

3. The world record for eating the most candy in one hour is held by Wesley Quiry, who consumed 22 pounds of candy in 60 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Candy: A broad category of confections that are typically sweet and made from sugar, often in the form of lozenges, hard candies, or chewy candies.

2. Desserts: Sweet dishes served after the main meal, which can include confections such as cakes, pies, puddings, and ice cream.

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Culture

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Confections have been an integral part of various cultures throughout history. In Europe, for example, confections have been made since the Middle Ages, with sugar being a luxury item. In China, traditional confections such as 'tang yuan' and 'nian gao' are enjoyed during festivals. In India, 'mithai' or sweets are an essential part of celebrations and daily life.

How to Memorize "confection"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making a confection, from combining ingredients to shaping the final product.
   - Imagine the different shapes and colors of various confections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confection' with the sweet taste and texture of desserts.
   - Think of confections as treats that bring joy and pleasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Candy Coats My Tongue' to remember the definition of confection as a sweet food.
   - Create a mental image of a candy store to recall the concept of confections.

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