pâtissier

noun

variants or patissier
Definition of pâtissiernext
as in baker

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Recent Examples of pâtissier The fundraiser features a competition among chefs and patissiers from the Tri-Valley, each making a signature dish to serve to the public. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 With mouth-watering morsels of coconut praline, white coffee ganache, and vanilla caramel, this advent calendar from French patissier Patrice Chapon will instantly transport their tastebuds to the sweet shops in Paris. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 22 Nov. 2022 In Paris, your petit patissier can learn how to bake French bread and croissants with Sophibee Family Travel, which offers a multi-city European tour designed for families with kids of all ages, from toddler to teen. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2022 Gérard Mulot, the patissier down the street, is famous for his quiches. — Dorrie Greenspan, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pâtissier
  1. baker
  2. chef
Noun
  • This Season Any home baker knows that the key to keeping pastries soft and icing spreadable is to tuck your sweets into their own container.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The only downside to the Nerd Chef is the higher price tag which may be too much for bakers on a budget.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of baker
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  • Held at Straker’s by Thomas Straker, the London chef’s first New York restaurant opening next month, guests packed into the SoHo location to sip and mingle by the open kitchen and bar concept while sampling light bites.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Guests can dine at the upscale brasserie by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and unwind with a facial, massage, or body treatment at Guerlain Spa.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of chef

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“Pâtissier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/p%C3%A2tissier. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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