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piecrust

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pie·​crust | \ ˈpī-ˌkrəst How to pronounce piecrust (audio) \

Definition of piecrust

: the pastry shell of a pie

Examples of piecrust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Roll piecrust to a 12-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper. Slide paper and crust onto a baking sheet. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Rustic Tomato Galette," 5 Aug. 2019 Put the piecrust on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned, about 10 minutes. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Hot and Hearty Pie Recipes to Kick Off Autumn in Your Kitchen," 21 Sep. 2018 An artichoke pie recipe came from a longtime family friend, as did her recipe for an easy piecrust. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 2018 Roll the piecrust onto a pie tin and sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over it. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Hot and Hearty Pie Recipes to Kick Off Autumn in Your Kitchen," 21 Sep. 2018 The press-in-the-pan piecrust is truly no-fuss, sporting a crumblier texture but perfect for the creamy filling. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 2018 Note: This piecrust may be used for other egg dishes as well. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 2018 Made with buttery piecrust, it’s filled with a vibrant summer berry compote that includes strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, as well as a dash of sweet cream cheese. — Allison Steele, Philly.com, "Pop-Tart or Toaster Strudel? No need to pick a side," 24 May 2018 Transfer mixture into piecrust and sprinkle with caraway seeds. — Country Living, "Pie Recipes," 4 Nov. 2010

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First Known Use of piecrust

1582, in the meaning defined above

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“Piecrust.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piecrust. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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piecrust

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English Language Learners Definition of piecrust

: the outer part of a pie

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