pasty

1 of 2

noun

pas·​ty ˈpa-stē How to pronounce pasty (audio)
plural pasties
1
: a meat pie
2

pasty

2 of 2

adjective

pastier; pastiest
: resembling paste
especially : pallid and unhealthy in appearance
pastiness noun

Examples of pasty in a Sentence

Adjective The mixture has a pasty consistency. She has a pasty complexion. You look a little pasty. Are you feeling OK?
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Noun
While around town, grab a pasty at Muldoons (a local classic), visit Wagner Falls, and stroll Au Train Beach. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025 Note that there will be differences in heat levels and texture: Many brands make hot and mild varieties, and harissa can range from loose and sauce-like to thick and pasty. Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Think rich and almost pasty for spot concealer and something light, fluid, and buildable for circles. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025 This lotion may be better suited as an overnight treatment than a quick daytime fix because of its pink hue and pasty texture. Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pasty

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English pastee, from Anglo-French pasté, from paste dough, paste

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pasty was in the 13th century

Cite this Entry

“Pasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasty. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

pasty

1 of 2 noun
pas·​ty ˈpas-tē How to pronounce pasty (audio)
plural pasties
: pie entry 1
especially : a meat pie

pasty

2 of 2 adjective
pastier; pastiest
: resembling paste
especially : pale and unhealthy in appearance
pastiness noun

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