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UK//ˈpeɪstri//US//ˈpeɪstri//

Meaning of Pastry

A type of dough used to make baked goods, often sweet or flaky.

In simple words: A type of baked food made from dough, often sweet or flaky.

Pastry in a sentence

  • The bakery sells delicious pastry that melts in your mouth.
  • She learned to make pastry from her grandmother's old recipe book.
  • We enjoyed a variety of French pastry at the café.
  • The pastry cooked to a perfect golden brown in the oven.
  • He prefers sweet pastry over savory ones for dessert.

How to use Pastry

Use 'pastry' to describe various baked goods; can be informal or formal. Generally appropriate in culinary contexts.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'paste' in 'pastry' - dough is like a paste for baking.

Related words

Collocations with Pastry

  • pastry dough
  • sweet pastry
  • flaky pastry
  • pastry chef
  • pastry crust

Synonyms for Pastry

  • dough
  • tart
  • flaky pastry
  • pastries
  • baked goods

Common mistakes with Pastry

  • Confused with 'pastries' as plural when discussing multiple types.
  • Using 'pastry' to refer to all baked goods instead of just dough-based items.

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Frequently asked questions about Pastry

What does Pastry mean?

A type of baked food made from dough, often sweet or flaky.

What is the definition of Pastry?

A type of dough used to make baked goods, often sweet or flaky.

How do you use Pastry in a sentence?

The bakery sells delicious pastry that melts in your mouth.

Can you give another example of Pastry?

She learned to make pastry from her grandmother's old recipe book.

What are synonyms for Pastry?

Common alternatives include dough, tart, flaky pastry, pastries, baked goods.

What words go with Pastry?

It commonly pairs with pastry dough, sweet pastry, flaky pastry, pastry chef, pastry crust.

What are common mistakes when using Pastry?

Confused with 'pastries' as plural when discussing multiple types. Using 'pastry' to refer to all baked goods instead of just dough-based items.

How do you pronounce Pastry?

US: //ˈpeɪstri//, UK: //ˈpeɪstri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pastry?

Use 'pastry' to describe various baked goods; can be informal or formal. Generally appropriate in culinary contexts.