pastry

noun

pas·​try ˈpā-strē How to pronounce pastry (audio)
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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Word History

Etymology

paste entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of pastry was in the 15th century

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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastry. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

pastry

noun
past·​ry
ˈpā-strē
plural pastries
1
: sweet baked goods (as cakes or tarts) made of dough or having a crust made of enriched dough
2
: a piece of pastry

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