pâtissier

noun

variants or patissier
Definition of pâtissiernext
as in baker

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Recent Examples of pâtissier The fundraiser features a competition among chefs and patissiers from the Tri-Valley, each making a signature dish to serve to the public. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 With mouth-watering morsels of coconut praline, white coffee ganache, and vanilla caramel, this advent calendar from French patissier Patrice Chapon will instantly transport their tastebuds to the sweet shops in Paris. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 22 Nov. 2022 In Paris, your petit patissier can learn how to bake French bread and croissants with Sophibee Family Travel, which offers a multi-city European tour designed for families with kids of all ages, from toddler to teen. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2022 Gérard Mulot, the patissier down the street, is famous for his quiches. — Dorrie Greenspan, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pâtissier
  1. baker
  2. chef
Noun
  • Gosh, did that immigrant deserve it after working two jobs for most of his life as a baker, and during that period, his son proudly became a United States Marine.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Baking Tools For bakers and collectors alike, vintage baking tools offer both function and nostalgia.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of baker
Noun
  • The kitchen is ably led by former River Café head chef Danny Bohan, whose menu draws on French and Italian culinary traditions with highlights like Dorset crab with tomatoes and aioli and sea bass carpaccio.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • According to a news release by Starfield Vineyards, chef Scott Tomblin developed the new Roman-style pizza program to debut this summer.
    — Camila Pedrosa July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of chef

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“Pâtissier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/p%C3%A2tissier. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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