pastry

noun

pas·​try ˈpā-strē 

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 also 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fresh bread, pastries, and cakes are baked daily and served alongside fruit, a huge variety of cheeses, hummus, salmon, and egg dishes, and—a given at a hotel that celebrates traditional Madrid life— churros. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Which Bonjour Patisserie pastries are included in the recall? — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Sacha Vadier, assistant executive pastry chef at Cheval Blanc, said guests would be tasting the rhubarb mochi, a trompe-l’oeil sushi topped with slices of poached rhubarb. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

paste entry 1

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing pastry

• choux pastry
• Danish pastry
• French pastry
• pastry cream
• puff pastry

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