piecrust

noun

pie·​crust ˈpī-ˌkrəst How to pronounce piecrust (audio)
: the pastry shell of a pie

Examples of piecrust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The piecrust cookie at Janie’s (which opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in 2021, and now has three Manhattan locations), however, really is novel: a sweet filling, usually pie-inspired, sandwiched between a circle of flaky piecrust, on the bottom, and an insulating layer of streusel, on top. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2024 Use a premade piecrust to make the process a little easier. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024 Doubling up on piecrusts results in stronger, flakier crust with a surprising savory center. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 Bake pie: Wrap edges of piecrust with aluminum foil. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for piecrust 

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piecrust was in 1582

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“Piecrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piecrust. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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