Pastry: meaning, definitions and examples

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pastry

 

[ หˆpeษชstri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baking

A sweet baked food made of dough, especially flour and shortening, filled with fruit, jam, cream, or meat.

Synonyms

baked good, sweet, tart.

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Word Description / Examples
pastry

Used to refer to dough-based baked goods, particularly those made with flaky or puff pastry. It can also imply a level of craftsmanship or finesse in baking.

  • She picked out a delicate pastry filled with almond cream
  • The bakery is known for its exquisite pastries
baked good

A general term for any item that has been baked, including bread, cakes, muffins, and pastries. It's often used in a broader context, such as in a bakery or when discussing baking as a whole.

  • They offer a wide variety of baked goods, from bread to cookies
  • She learned to make all kinds of baked goods in her cooking class
sweet

This word captures any food or treat that has a sugary flavor, not necessarily baked. It's often used in a casual or everyday context.

  • I brought some sweets for the party
  • She has a sweet tooth and loves anything sugary
tart

Typically refers to a type of pastry with a crust and a filling, often sweet and sometimes savory. It has a more specific meaning than pastry and often implies a certain shape and form.

  • The lemon tart was both tangy and sweet
  • She made a beautiful fruit tart for dessert

Examples of usage

  • The bakery sells a variety of pastries such as croissants and danishes.
  • She enjoyed a delicious pastry with her morning coffee.
Context #2 | Noun

culinary

A dough of flour, water, and shortening that may be savory or sweet and is used to make pies, tarts, and other baked goods.

Synonyms

crust, dough, pastry dough.

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pastry

Refers to baked goods made from dough, especially sweet items like croissants, tarts, and pies.

  • She made a delicious pastry filled with apples and cinnamon; For dessert, we served a variety of pastries including รฉclairs and cream puffs
dough

Refers to the raw, unbaked mixture used to make baked goods like bread, pizza, and pastries.

  • She kneaded the dough until it was smooth; The pizza dough needs to rise for an hour before baking
crust

Specifically used to describe the outermost layer of a baked item, especially pies and pizzas.

  • The pie had a golden, flaky crust; He prefers his pizza with a thin, crispy crust
pastry dough

Specifically refers to the unbaked mixture used to make pastries, often rich in butter and used for sweet items.

  • The recipe calls for chilling the pastry dough before rolling it out; She rolled the pastry dough thin to make a tart shell

Examples of usage

  • The pastry for the apple pie was made with a flaky crust.
  • She learned how to make puff pastry from scratch.

Translations

Translations of the word "pastry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastelaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebรคck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kue kering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟั–ั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใ‚นใƒˆใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขtisserie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamur iลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ์ŠคํŠธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุฌู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peฤivo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peฤivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณ•็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pecivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakkelsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastel

Etymology

The word 'pastry' originated from the Old French word 'pastee', which means a pie. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to a baked dough mixture, often with a sweet or savory filling. Pastries have been a popular food item in many cultures, with variations in ingredients and techniques. Today, pastries are enjoyed worldwide as a delicious treat for any occasion.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,705, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.