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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“First Cow” is about the sweetness of friendship and French pastries in the wilds of Oregon during westward expansion; “The Weight” is about the corrupting forces of capitalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 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
The organisers have also set up a "nomadic fair" at the site, where visitors can tuck into samsas –- savoury meat-filled pastries typical of Central Asia -- or take part in yurt-building workshops.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
There’s a counter with sandwiches, pastries, salads and more, but no buffet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I climbed into the truck, breathing deep the smell of mint soap and pastries.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
