'confectionery' originates from the Latin word 'confectio', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.

'confectio' transformed into the Old French word 'confection', and eventually became the modern English word 'confectionery'.

Initially, it meant 'a preparation or mixture', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sweets and candies'.