WORD OF THE DAY

CONFECTION

Function: noun (count)

Plural: confections

Meaning:

a very sweet food
e.g.
an assortment of delicious cakes and other confections

Note: Confection is often followed by of.
e.g.
a confection of cream, chocolate, and nuts

Note: Confection is sometimes used figuratively.
e.g.
a delightful literary confection