pastry (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪstri/

Definition

A dough of flour, water, and shortening (solid fats, including butter or lard) that may be savoury or sweetened. It is often baked and used as a base or covering for food in dishes such as pies or tarts.

Examples

• The restaurant is famous for its delicate fruit pastries.

• She learned to make puff pastry from her grandmother.

• For dessert, we had a warm apple pastry with vanilla ice cream.

Synonyms of pastry

Words with a similar meaning to pastry:

• dough
• tart
• pie
• confection

Antonyms of pastry

Words with the opposite meaning to pastry:

• filling
• bread

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