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

People would bring pastries, sodas or sandwiches to us. —Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025

Breakfast includes a selection of tropical fruits, pastries, and a daily special that may consist of fry jacks or waffles. —Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

The vibe: Trendy coffee shop with plenty of breakfast and lunch options, including bagels, pastries and sandwiches. —Joe Guillen, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025

The thick icing covers its fluffy bun, and the pastry itself is usually huge, as in size-of-your-head huge. —Claire Volkman, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025

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