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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  • Depending on the recipe used and the skill of the baker, the bread can have a subtle or not-so-subtle tangy flavor, and this is how most people would identify a bread as being sourdough.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
  • The majority of seasoned bakers oversee their starters and dough in separate containers with different tools and setups.
    — Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of baker
Noun
  • After less than a week of specialized training, the machine completed basic cooking operations, although its performance remained well below that of experienced chefs.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Shiso, the Asian smokehouse that featured a menu from chef Raheem Sealey of Drinking Pig BBQ, announced its closing last week.
    — Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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