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pastry

noun

Definition of pastry

as in dessert

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Recent Examples of pastry The afternoon loosens into tapas at Tapeo and whatever the pastry chefs are improvising that week at Bubó. — Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 On a reduced appetite, a pastry-and-coffee morning can quietly crowd out the protein and fiber a smaller meal actually needs. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 The new take on the oval pastry combines sweet almond paste with tart cherry filling for the perfect combination of flavors to cut through the flaky dough and creamy white icing. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Making flaky pastry is a notoriously tricky process that typically involves butter or lard layered between sheets of dough. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastry

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In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Despite their universal appeal, desserts are facing a crisis in many restaurants.

— Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of dessert

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Until now, every Galaxy Z Fold series has featured a tall, candy-bar-style design.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Carambars from France, Meiji chocolates from Japan, Kopiko coffee candy from Korea, Amarelli black licorice from Italy… you’d be surprised how much the adults love them just as much as the kids.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of candy

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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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