pastry
1 synonym for pastry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dough made from flour and fat, used as the base for pies, tarts, and similar baked goods.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pastry dough
How to use pastry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
puff pastry
shortcrust pastry
freshly baked pastries
Etymology
From Old French pastaierie, ultimately from Latin pasta ("paste, dough") — the same root as "paste" and "pasta."
Full origin of pastry →Frequently asked questions
What does “pastry” mean?
The word “pastry” means a dough made from flour and fat, used as the base for pies, tarts, and similar baked goods. In plain terms, flour-and-fat dough, or the baked treats made from it — pies, croissants, tarts, and the like.
How do you pronounce “pastry”?
“Pastry” is pronounced PAYST-ree (/ˈpeɪstɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “pastry” in a sentence?
Here is “pastry” used in a sentence: “She rolled out the pastry before lining the pie tin.”
What part of speech is “pastry”?
“Pastry” is a noun.
Where does the word “pastry” come from?
The word “pastry” comes from Latin. From Old French pastaierie, ultimately from Latin pasta ("paste, dough") — the same root as "paste" and "pasta.".
Is “pastry” a common word?
“Pastry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pastry” have?
“Pastry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dough made from flour and fat, used as the base for pies, tarts, and similar baked goods.
Related words
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