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pastry

noun

Definition of pastrynext
as in dessert

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Recent Examples of pastry DeDiego began presenting baking demonstrations on YouTube a decade ago, according to the event website, and has held a variety of professional pastry chef positions, including at JenChan’s in Cabbagetown. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The finished product is similar in flavor to cheese straws, just a little more hearty and without all the fussing over mixing and piping pastry dough. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2026 The six-episode show sees Mory, accompanied by pastry chef and friend Theó Segretin and guests such as Omar Sy, immerse himself in Japanese culture and gastronomy to unlock how to prepare the perfect bento. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026 But don’t snooze on dessert—executive pastry chef Rabii Saber was recently named a James Beard Awards finalist. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
  1. dessert
  2. candy
  3. confectionery
Noun
  • Does hiding cottage cheese in dessert actually boost protein?
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Now, the restaurant offers omakase tasting menus at both lunch and dinner, with the dinner menu featuring appetizers, dessert, and eight kinds of pizza.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • Select stores will also have candy shops and cafes inside for customers.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Before sundown on Saturdays and Sundays, families can visit Tricks and Treats, a kid-friendly event with crafts, costume contests and candy hunts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Russian drones hit three major distribution centers, destroying depots belonging to a toy store chain and a confectionery company, and damaging another run by an electronics retailer, the companies said.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Apparel shops stock confectionery items at the checkout counter.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of confectionery

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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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