confection
/kənˈfɛkʃən/
noun
- A sweet food, such as candy, chocolate, or cake.
- In many cultures, confections are given as gifts during holidays.
- The bakery is famous for its delicate confections like macarons and truffles.
- She brought a box of assorted confections to the party.
- Something elaborate, delicate, or fancy, often made with skill or artistry.
- The architect's design was a confection of glass and steel.
- The wedding dress was a confection of lace and silk.
- Her latest novel is a confection of romance and mystery.