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patisserie

American  
[puh-tis-uh-ree, pah-teesuh-ree] / pəˈtɪs ə ri, pɑ tisəˈri /

noun

plural

patisseries

  1. a shop where pastry, especially French pastry, is made and sold.

  2. French pastry.

patisserie British  
/ pəˈtiːsərɪ /

noun

  1. a shop where fancy pastries are sold

  2. such pastries

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Etymology

Origin of patisserie

1760–70; < French pâtisserie, Middle French pastiserie, equivalent to pastis-, presumed Old French *pastitz pastry (< Vulgar Latin *pastīcium; pasticcio ) + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

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Smith said the show will focus on “very traditional” challenges and themes, including cakes, biscuits, bread, patisserie, chocolate, and party cakes.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

Mr Alid told the court he was born in Morocco but lived and worked in Algeria, where he ran a "successful" coffee and pastries shop, having trained as a patisserie chef.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Panterelli patisserie showcases eclairs and cream puffs in West Seattle.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

The scientists built their programmable patisserie by retrofitting a 3D printer with nozzles designed to squeeze out selected ingredients.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2023

Hand-painted plates boast a kaleidoscope of patisserie and petit-cakes pierced with flaming sparklers.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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