1. A sweet food made by combining various ingredients, typically candy or dessert
The bakery displayed an array of confections in the window.
A padaria exibia uma variedade de confeitarias na vitrine.
3. Something created or put together, especially in a skillful or intricate way
The dress was an elaborate confection of silk and lace.
O vestido era uma elaborada confecção de seda e renda.