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
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  • Until now, bakers have used premium cheese, za’atar, and ghee versions of the bread to subsidize the price of the plain ones.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilde’s nine buttercream commandments show home bakers how to create visually striking, deeply personal cakes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of baker
Noun
  • Come lunch and dinner time, the Pony X Nordlandet restaurant menu kicks it up a notch with a selection of fresh Nordic dishes (prepared with local ingredients by skilled chefs).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Amara’s part of Michael Schwartz’s empire, but the chef is Maite Zarrabeitia, an Argentine who has a way with empanadas.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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