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pastry

noun

Definition of pastry

as in dessert

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Recent Examples of pastry The atmosphere transitions seamlessly into the drinks, which are crafted with the same attention to detail that defines Martinez’s pastry work. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Chef Laura LeSire helms the hotel's pastry and dessert program. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Trung Vu is a chef-instructor of pastry and baking arts at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 This vibrant cookbook by writer and pastry chef Klancy Miller puts the fun back into solo cooking. — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastry

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Noun

Head to South Downtown for guest ice cream and dessert vendors serving up sweet treats, as well as limited-time dessert specials from the festival’s usual cast of vendors.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
The business is also a coffee roaster and serves desserts such as baklava and Turkish delights.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of dessert

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Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
If the developers enable these Adventure Effects, players will need Mewtwo candy to activate them.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of candy

Noun

Milk Duds, milk chocolate, nougat, caramel, and Milky Way bars create a thick, confectionery palate.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
In addition to ice cream, the companies make various food items, desserts and confectionery goods, including pudding, chocolate bars and chewing gum, sold widely at supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026

Definition of confectionery

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