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piecrust

American  
[pahy-kruhst] / ˈpaɪˌkrʌst /

noun

  1. the crust or shell of a pie.

  2. dough prepared with shortening for making the crust or shell of a pie; paste.


Etymology

Origin of piecrust

First recorded in 1575–85; pie 1 + crust

Example Sentences

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Pre-bake piecrust according to package directions, then pour mixture into crust and allow to cool in refrigerator.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023

Food magazines typically celebrate Thanksgiving in mid-July, bronzing turkeys and crimping piecrust four months in advance.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 1, 2019

For the piecrust, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt together.

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2019

Add the cooked stuff to the cold ingredients, and bake in a ready-made piecrust at 400 for 35 to 40 minutes.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2015

In places I have to crunch through the top layer of snow, thick as piecrust.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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