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

The resort’s pastry chefs advise on decorating techniques at the Gingerbread School, and Santa’s Teddy Bear Tea creates special holiday memories for families. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025

Many of the daily activities at the property, such as tie-dying, pastry classes, and lei making, are kid-friendly, but there’s also a complimentary kids program available for children ages 5 through 12, as well as a summer camp. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025

Also in store are food trucks, coffee drinks and pastries. —Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025

The star pastry chef also spoke to PEOPLE in 2023 about how welcoming his daughter had inspired him to adopt a healthier lifestyle. —Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

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