candy shop
The American English term for what the British call a sweet shop — a store that sells confectionery, sweets, and sugary treats.
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The American English term for what the British call a sweet shop — a store that sells confectionery, sweets, and sugary treats. In the US, 'candy shop' is standard; in the UK, you'd more likely say 'sweetshop.' The phrase has also taken on metaphorical meaning for any place with an overwhelming variety of desirable things, and it's been immortalized in more than a few song titles.
The kids were pressed against the window of the candy shop like it was a museum.
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(USA) a sweet shop.
“The Pirate Candy Shop to Open in St. Petersburg https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/260367/ ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Pirate Candy Shop plans a St. Petersburg opening with its Swedish candy and…”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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