The difference between Candy store and Confectionery
When used as nouns, candy store means a store that sells principally candy, whereas confectionery means foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group.
check bellow for the other definitions of Candy store and Confectionery
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Candy store as a noun (US):
A store that sells principally candy.
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Confectionery as a noun (uncountable):
Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.
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Confectionery as a noun (uncountable):
The business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.
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Confectionery as a noun:
A store where confectionery is sold; a confectioner's shop.