Compassionery™
pronunciation: /kəm-ˈPA-shən-er-ee/
noun
plural: Compassioneries
Definition
1. A dessert made with compassion; 100% plant-based, kind to animals, people, and the planet.
Examples in a sentence
· “She baked a compassionery for the neighborhood potluck.”
· “The bakery’s display was filled with delicious compassioneries.”
· “The Compassionery Festival is a celebration of plant-based sweets from cakes to ice cream.”
Origin
Coined in 2025 by The Ark of Compassion,
from compassion + confectionery.
Why Compassionery?
Desserts made without animal products have never had a name of their own. We call them vegan cake, plant-based cookies, dairy-free ice cream — long labels that explain what they aren’t, instead of what they are.
Those terms categorize compassionate desserts as the “other” option, like gluten-free or nut-free foods. They sound like a substitute, a special request, or an exception, even when they are simply desserts anyone can enjoy.
A compassionery™ changes that. It gives these sweets their own identity. Not a restriction, not an allergy category, and not a second choice. A compassionery is a dessert made with kindness for animals, care for people, and respect for the planet. Nothing “other” about it.
With a name of its own, compassionate dessert becomes normal, celebrated, and easy to share.
Use the word. Bake one. Share one.
”Because the sweetest confections are made with compassion.”
Help Seed the Word!
Share your compassioneries and tag @Compassionery + #Compassionery