pastry
noun
a sweet baked food made of dough, especially the shortened paste used for pie crust and the like.
pastries
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pluralof pastry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sold as powder, extract, paste, or frozen puree, ube is easily mixed into coffee, pastries, ice cream, spreads and even make-up.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Historically, there has been no guidance on what they should provide, but from next September pastries and fried-eggs will be off the menu and there will be a sugar cap when it comes to cereals.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
After digesting our pastries, we will catch a late-morning movie at the Los Feliz 3, the Vista or the Landmark Sunset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
There’s a counter with sandwiches, pastries, salads and more, but no buffet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
After I get ready and leave the shack, I spot Tío Ermenio on the rooftop, setting out more pastries.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
