Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪsti/
noun a small savory pie, typically filled with meat or vegetables
A1 I ate a pasty for lunch.
A2 She bought a pasty from the bakery.
B1 The pasty was filled with meat and vegetables.
B2 The Cornish pasty is a popular snack in England.
C1 The chef prepared a gourmet pasty with exotic ingredients.
C2 The pasty contest featured a variety of creative fillings.
adjective relating to or resembling a paste in color, texture, or consistency
A1 The pasty dough was easy to mold.
A2 She bought a pasty white foundation for her skin tone.
B1 The pasty texture of the soup made it unappealing.
B2 The pasty complexion of the patient indicated a possible illness.
C1 The artist used pasty strokes to create texture in the painting.
C2 The pasty consistency of the clay made it perfect for sculpting intricate details.
formal The bakery down the street is known for their delicious pasties.
informal I could really go for a pasty right now, they're so good!
slang Let's grab some pasties and have a picnic in the park.
figurative Her skin was so pale, it almost looked pasty in the dim light.
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