- 1(formal) a cake or other sweet food that looks very attractive
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- 2a thing such as a building or piece of clothing, that is made in a skillful or complicated way Her hat was an elaborate confection of satin and net.
- 3a book, movie, song, etc., that provides entertainment but is not very serious
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