pastry

noun

pas·​try ˈpā-strē 

plural pastries

1

a

: a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste sense 1a

b

: usually sweet baked goods made of dough having a high fat content

a plate of tempting pastry

see danish pastry, french pastry

2

: a piece of pastry

I had a pastry and a cup of tea.

Examples of pastry in a Sentence

He worked on the filling while I prepared the pastry.

She had a pastry and coffee for breakfast.

Recent Examples on the Web

Traditional high teas—born when Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, needed a little snack—are evolving and the competition to put on the best show of finger sandwiches, champagne cocktails, delicate pastries, (and tea) is raging. —Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024

Some groups referred to other local favorites like pizza and red bean pastries. —John Yoon, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024

This year, the top five recipes Americans were looking for included one for a famous breakfast pastry, macaroni and cheese that people have said is life-changing, and cookies made famous by an NFL player's mother. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024

After the success of last year’s event, this year’s Huncho Farms was inspired by local farmers markets with tents carrying fresh produce, meat, bread, pastries, and more. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

paste entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing pastry

• choux pastry
• Danish pastry
• French pastry
• pastry cream
• puff pastry

Kids Definition

pastry

noun

past·​ry

ˈpā-strē

plural pastries

1

: sweet baked goods (as cakes or tarts) made of dough or having a crust made of enriched dough

2

: a piece of pastry