Main Difference
The main difference between Confection and Dessert is that the Confection is a item of sweet food and Dessert is a course that concludes a meal; usually sweet
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Dessert
Dessert () is a confectionery course that concludes an evening meal. The course usually consists of sweet foods, and possibly a beverage such as dessert wine or liqueur, but may include coffee, cheeses, nuts, or other savory items. In some parts of the world, such as much of central and western Africa, and most parts of China, there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal.
The term “dessert” can apply to many confections, such as cakes, tarts, cookies, biscuits, gelatins, pastries, ice creams, pies, puddings, custards, and sweet soups. Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness. Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts.
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Confection (noun)
A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.
“The table was covered with all sorts of tempting confections.”
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Confection (noun)
The act or process of making, preparing something.
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Confection (noun)
The result of such a process; something made up or confected; a concoction.
“The defense attorney maintained that the charges were a confection of the local police.”
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Confection (noun)
An artistic, musical, or literary work taken as frivolous, amusing, or contrived; a composition of a light nature.
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Confection (noun)
Something, such as a garment or a decoration, seen as very elaborate, delicate, or luxurious, usually also seen as impractical or non-utilitarian.
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Confection (noun)
A preparation of medicine sweetened with sugar, honey, syrup, or the like; an electuary.
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Confection (verb)
To make into a confection, prepare as a confection.
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Dessert (noun)
A sweet confection served as the last course of a meal