plural pastries
1
a
: a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste sense 1a
b
: usually sweet baked goods made of dough having a high fat content
a plate of tempting pastry
see danish pastry, french pastry
2
: a piece of pastry
I had a pastry and a cup of tea.
Examples of pastry in a Sentence
He worked on the filling while I prepared the pastry.
She had a pastry and coffee for breakfast.
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Those awaiting the new addition can expect drinks and pastries named after authors and books.
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Executive pastry chef Brooke Martin has masterfully reimagined iconic red carpet moments as nine delectable treats.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
The flavors follow suit, layering cinnamon, vanilla, and rich cream cheese, echoing the indulgent sweetness of the beloved pastry.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The ready-to-eat pastries were imported from Canada and sold at food service locations such as hotel cafes, bakeries and restaurants and have been linked to an outbreak of salmonella infections.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Executive pastry chef Brooke Martin has masterfully reimagined iconic red carpet moments as nine delectable treats.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
The flavors follow suit, layering cinnamon, vanilla, and rich cream cheese, echoing the indulgent sweetness of the beloved pastry.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The ready-to-eat pastries were imported from Canada and sold at food service locations such as hotel cafes, bakeries and restaurants and have been linked to an outbreak of salmonella infections.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pastry
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastry. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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