Pastry

/ˈpeɪstri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A dough of flour, fat, and water, usually baked, used as a base for various desserts and savory dishes.

She rolled out the pastry for the pie crust.

A sweet baked good, typically made with pastry dough, such as a croissant, danish, or tart.

He treated himself to a pastry while waiting for his coffee.

Refers collectively to various types of baked goods made from flour and fat, often filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

The bakery was filled with an assortment of pastries and breads.

From Middle French 'pâtisserie' and Latin 'pasta', meaning paste or dough.

pastry chef

A professional who specializes in making pastries and desserts.

puff pastry

A light, flaky pastry made by layering dough and butter.

shortcrust pastry

A type of pastry with a crumbly texture, used for pies and tarts.

croissant

A buttery, flaky pastry shaped like a crescent.

tart

A pastry filled with fruit or custard.

strudel

A type of layered pastry, often filled with fruit or cheese.

Sweet treat

I need a pastry to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Fancy dessert

We're having pastries at the party; it's going to be fancy.