pastries

Definition of pastriesnext
plural of pastry
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desserts
Noun
  • Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.
    Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
  • There will also be classic cocktails and a few desserts.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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“Pastries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastries. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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