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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  • Many of the bakers are going with a variation of a chocolate lava cake, and at least four of them are going with the chocolate-orange flavor combination.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater If your baker friend already has a KitchenAid mixer, this paddle scraper attachment also makes a great gift.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of baker
Noun
  • Paracelsus Recovery, a residential clinic in Zurich that provides a private chef, a driver and a live-in therapist, charges about £100,000—roughly $131,000—a week.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Queen City punched well above its weight, with Sam Hart’s Counter- holding onto its Michelin Star, five newcomers earning spots on the guide and one local chef taking home a national honor.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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