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
  • Founded by long-time friends, Isa Steyer and Billy Wright, who worked together at another great bakery, L'Appartement 4F, Steyer front of house, Wright as head baker.
    — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Frankie dropped out of an engineering program at Stanford years before, and Molly could be a professional baker if her talents weren’t always diverted toward party antics.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of baker
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  • Kish’s emotional responses have become as rewarding and heartwarming as seeing the chefs rise to their cooking challenges.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink The open-fire restaurant, Ambos, is led by Argentine chef Norberto Piattoni, an alum of celebrity grillmaster Francis Mallmann.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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