pastry

pas·try

noun \ˈpās-trē\

plural pastries

Definition of PASTRY

1

a : paste 1a b : sweet baked goods made of dough having a high fat content

2

: a piece of pastry

Examples of PASTRY

1. He worked on the filling while I prepared the pastry.
2. She had a pastry and coffee for breakfast.

Origin of PASTRY

¹paste

First Known Use: circa 1538

Other Food Terms

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