Word of the Day: Confect

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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verb

1. Make (something) by putting together various elements.

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"The florist spent hours confecting the wedding arrangements from various types of flowers and greenery."

"The new TV show features five chefs competing to confect gourmet dishes from randomly assigned ingredients."

"My mother confects dozens of cookies every year to give out as holiday presents."

Latin, mid-16th century

The Latin root "confect" means "put together," and the English version of the verb applies to any process of combining different elements to make something new. A crafter confects their projects with various materials; a baker uses kitchen equipment and ingredients to confect their treats. ...