pastry
Translation
pastry, cake
Examples
I bought a fresh pastry for breakfast.
I bought a fresh pastry for breakfast.
The chef is skilled at making pastry.
The chef is skilled at making pastry.
Grammar Patterns
a pastry (countable) a single baked good I bought a fresh pastry.
to make pastry (uncountable) the dough used for pies, tarts, etc. The chef is skilled at making pastry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cake, tart, croissant
Etymology
From Old French 'paste', meaning 'dough'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'paste' or dough that is baked into a delicious treat.