piecrust

noun

pie·​crust ˈpī-ˌkrəst How to pronounce piecrust (audio)
: the pastry shell of a pie

Examples of piecrust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Doubling up on piecrusts results in stronger, flakier crust with a surprising savory center. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 Bake pie: Wrap edges of piecrust with aluminum foil. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024 Feel free to swap with a homemade piecrust if preferred. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024 Braid dough: Cut remaining unrolled piecrust into strips. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for piecrust 

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piecrust was in 1582

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“Piecrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piecrust. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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