Pastry

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪstri/

Definitions of pastry

noun a sweet baked food made of dough, especially with a sweet filling such as fruit or custard

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat pastry for breakfast.

A2 She bought a delicious pastry from the bakery.

B1 The pastry chef created a beautiful wedding cake.

B2 The pastry shop is known for its unique flavors and designs.

C1 The pastry industry is constantly evolving with new trends and techniques.

C2 The pastry competition showcased the incredible skills of the top chefs in the world.

Examples of pastry in a Sentence

formal The pastry chef carefully crafted each delicate pastry by hand.

informal I love grabbing a pastry from the bakery on my way to work.

slang That pastry was so flaky and delicious, I couldn't get enough!

figurative Her words were like a sweet pastry, comforting and satisfying to the soul.

Grammatical Forms of pastry

• past tense: baked
• plural: pastries
• comparative: more pastry
• superlative: most pastry
• present tense: bakes
• future tense: will bake
• perfect tense: has baked
• continuous tense: is baking
• singular: pastry
• positive degree: delicious pastry
• infinitive: to bake
• gerund: baking
• participle: baking

Origin and Evolution of pastry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pastry' originated from the Latin word 'pasta' which means 'paste' or 'dough'. It was used to refer to various types of baked goods made from dough.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pastry' came to specifically refer to sweet or savory baked goods made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water. It has evolved to encompass a wide range of baked goods such as pies, tarts, and pastries filled with various ingredients.