candymaker

3.4

A person who makes sweets such as chocolate and lollipops

noun
/ˈkændiˌmeɪkər/

: confitero

The candymaker carefully crafted colorful lollipops for the local fair.

Examples

Trekkers can enjoy shades as sweet as the seaside treats sold by candymaker Lollies.

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After years of practice, she became a skilled candymaker, making chocolates and caramels.
As a passionate candymaker, he loved experimenting with new flavors and recipes.

Synonyms

confectioner

vscandymaker

8 4.1

A person or company that makes and sells sweets like chocolate and candy

focuses on creating sweets and includes hobbyists rather than only sellers

chocolatier

vscandymaker

4 4.8

A person or shop that makes and sells chocolate treats

creates a wider range of sweets beyond only chocolate

How Skilled

confectioner

8 4.1

candymaker

3.4

beginner

81 1.0

Surface Forms

candymaker singular

candymakers plural

Morphology

candymaker = candy + maker (transparent) = candy + maker

The meaning is a straightforward compound 'candy' + 'maker' meaning 'a person who makes candy'.

Etymology

Candymaker is the simple combination of candy and maker. The word candy comes from an old word for 'sugar' or a 'piece of sugar', so a candymaker is someone who makes sweet, sugary treats.