Western-style confections and sweets, such as cakes, cookies, and pies; contrasted with Japanese confectionery (wagashi).
駅前の洋菓子店でケーキを買った。
I bought a cake at the pastry shop in front of the station.
結婚式には洋菓子と和菓子の両方が用意された。
Both Western sweets and traditional Japanese sweets were prepared for the wedding.
子供たちは洋菓子を楽しみにしている。
The children are looking forward to the Western sweets.