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pastry

noun

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as in dessert

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Recent Examples of pastry For lunch, dig into bison chili or smoked brisket nachos at Jacobs Brewhouse and Grocer, and scope out their pastry case for fresh peach cake too. — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Don’t forget to grab a pastel de nata – egg custard tart – from the famous pastry shop, Manteigaria. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 The pastry chef deserves a special shout-out, too, not least for the doorstop wedge of baklava in Kafeneo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Flaky pastry crust surrounds a flavorful filling, topped with a seasonal garnish. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastry

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The chain also unveiled four new, limited-time drinks inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu – a Tiramisu Cloud Latte, Tiramisu Shakin' Espresso, Tiramisu Marshmallow Matcha and a Tiramisu Protein Latte.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
It‘s also, it should be noted, one of the best values at the resort for a dessert item.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dessert

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Fashioning the vase, according to the Hong Kong Palace Museum, was akin to pulling candy.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Take inspiration from this entryway and style the console by your front door with eucalyptus branches, candlesticks, Halloween accents that add a playful vibe, and a bowl filled with acorns, pinecones, or Halloween candy.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

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The programme also includes foraging trips, tea ceremony classes at one of the town’s tea schools, and traditional pastry lessons at a fifth-generation confectionery.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026
Ferrero Group will launch its Wonka range with 10 seasonal and limited-edition products across chocolate, sugar confectionery, ice cream, and cereal in the US and select European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, and Germany.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of confectionery

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