noun
Uncommon
pastry
PAYST-ree
Pastry (noun) means a dough made from flour and fat, used as the base for pies, tarts, and similar baked goods. Example: “She rolled out the pastry before lining the pie tin.”
noun
1
A dough made from flour and fat, used as the base for pies, tarts, and similar baked goods.
"She rolled out the pastry before lining the pie tin."
2
A small baked item made from this dough, such as a croissant or turnover.
"They picked up fresh pastries from the bakery for breakfast."
"The café display was full of sweet pastries and cakes."
How to use pastry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlour-and-fat dough, or the baked treats made from it — pies, croissants, tarts, and the like.
Common pairings
puff pastry
shortcrust pastry
freshly baked pastries
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Old French pastaierie, ultimately from Latin pasta ("paste, dough") — the same root as "paste" and "pasta."
Synonyms
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pastry dough
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.
